Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Buteogallus meridionalis (Latham, 1790) Family: Accipitridae Order: Falconiformes Back
Savanna hawk Savannenbussard Buse roussātre Busardo sabanero
CMS App II Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES II (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: partial mqinly sedentary, intracontinental

Buteogallus meridionalis

Resident over most of range, with high degree of territory fidelity; apparently migratory in S, with very large individuals (S population) reported in Colombia during austral winter. Most common along Paraguay R in Jun, when probably attracted by more abundant prey associated with high water levels. Transition between migratory and resident populations in S undocumented.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1994) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Caribbean Islands, Mesoamerica, South America
Recommended link: http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/savanna hawk.html
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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations