Buteo

Bird of prey: red-tailed hawkRed-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) preparing to land. This North American bird of prey is found from Alaska to Panama.

Buteo, any of several birds of prey of the genus Buteo, variously classified as buzzards or hawks. See buzzard; hawk.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Buteo
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 12 November 2026
Access Date: November 14, 2026