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Common Name

Variable Hawk

Alternate Names

Common Type

Hawk

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae

Genus

Geranoaetus

Species

polyosoma

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Arg,

Number of Sub-Species

Three Subspecies with several morphs

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Wide and variable range depending upon the sub-species

Distribution and Range

Western and southern South America

Food

Hunts for almost any small to medium sized animals

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Field Notes:

The name variable hawk is fully deserved, as both sexes occur in several morphs. Their size is also variable with up to 50% difference in size.

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