Roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris). Adult. Distribution: From Mexico through Central America to most of South America east of the Andes. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: YVFT 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a relatively small raptor found in the Americas, ranging from southern Mexico down to Argentina. True to its name, this common bird of prey prefers perching on wires, poles, and fence posts along roadsides and forest edges. Easily identified by its streaked chest and barred belly, the Roadside hawk is a vocal bird, often the most common raptor in its habitat.

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