Rufous Crab Hawk
A species of Black Hawks and Allies Scientific name : Buteogallus aequinoctialis Genus : Black Hawks and Allies
Rufous Crab Hawk, A species of Black Hawks and Allies
Botanical name: Buteogallus aequinoctialis
Genus: Black Hawks and Allies
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Description General Info
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
It is dark brown with a rufous belly and yellow feet. 
Size
47 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous Crab Hawk's diet primarily consists of crabs such as Ulcides cordatus and Callinectes bocourti. Rufous Crab Hawk catches its prey via short dives from low perches and consumes them on a stump, branch, or the ground, often at a favored spot.
Habitat
Rufous Crab Hawk thrives in lush environments, favoring subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and mangrove ecosystems. This species is predominantly associated with coastal swampy areas and wet savannas, often found near riverbanks. Rufous Crab Hawk exhibits a strong preference for mangrove forests, which provide ample opportunities for foraging, and is almost always encountered at or near sea level across its broader geographical range within tropical and subtropical regions.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
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