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Species related to the Rufous-tailed hawk (Buteo ventralis)

Tehuantepec jackrabbit (Lepus flavigularis)
The Tehuantepec jackrabbit is the most endangered hare species in the world , and, like other hares (Lepus spp.), is recognised by its... More 8 Images 0 videos
Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis)
The Galapagos hawk is a large, dark coloured hawk with broad wings, and a broad tail. Adults are sooty brownish-black in colour with a grey... More 34 Images 8 Videos
Blaze-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura devillei)
Information on the blaze-winged parakeet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bolas spider (Mastophora hutchinsoni)
Information on the bolas spider (Mastophora hutchinsoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video
Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
Named for its rather plaintive cooing, the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a slender, medium-sized dove with a relatively small head and... More 19 Images 1 Video
Pristimantis (Pristimantis truebae)
Information on Pristimantis truebae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus)
The ornate hawk-eagle is an arresting bird of prey, with strikingly coloured plumage, piercing golden eyes, and a sharp, hooked bill capable... More 9 Images 0 videos
Cinereous harrier (Circus cinereus)
Deriving from the Latin for ashy, the common name of this medium-sized bird of prey is a reference to the adult male’s grey plumage. This... More 4 Images 0 videos
Shikra (Accipiter badius)
The shikra is considered to be the commonest small hawk of dry woodland and savanna in Africa and India. The adult male shikra is smaller... More 18 Images 0 videos
Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Green-flower sunbush (Leucadendron loranthifolium)
Information on the green-flower sunbush is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Gunning’s golden mole (Neamblysomus gunningi)
Gunning’s golden mole is perhaps one of the most enigmatic members of an ancient group of subterranean mammals that, according to fossil... More 1 Image 0 videos
Long-tailed meadowlark (Sturnella loyca)
In addition to having the longest tail, the aptly named long-tailed meadowlark is by far the largest of the seven species of New World... More 10 Images 1 Video
Threeflower pagoda (Mimetes pauciflorus)
Information on the threeflower pagoda is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Field sparrow (Spizella pusilla)
Probably best known for its simple yet distinctive song, the field sparrow (Spizella pusilla) is a relatively common sight and sound in... More 10 Images 1 Video
Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its... More 11 Images 1 Video
Silky-haired pincushion (Leucospermum vestitum)
Information on the silky-haired pincushion is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird, spending much of its life on the wing... More 4 Images 1 Video
Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus... More 2 Images 0 videos
Shining pot beetle (Cryptocephalus nitidulus)
This beetle, as its name suggests, has a shining metallic blue, bronze or purplish-green sheen over its body. The legs and antennae are... More 2 Images 0 videos
Tufted vetch (Viccia cracca)
Tufted vetch is a common scrambling or climbing member of the pea family (Fabaceae). The leaves and stems are fairly hairy, and there are... More 7 Images 1 Video
Pickersgill's reed frog (Hyperolius pickersgilli)
Information on Hyperolius pickersgilli is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Kaempfer’s woodpecker (Celeus obrieni)
Thought to be extinct in the wild, Kaempfer’s woodpecker was remarkably rediscovered in 2006, 80 years after the previous sighting... More 2 Images 0 videos
Wood white butterfly (Leptidea sinapis)
The wood white butterfly is a rather delicate-looking species, often overlooked along with other members of the white butterfly family. It... More 10 Images 0 videos
Actinella (Actinella actinophora)
Information on Actinella actinophora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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