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The Swainson's hawk got its name from its founder William John Swainson.

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When was Swainson's Hawk created?

Swainson's Hawk was created in 1838.


What does a swainson hawk eat?

The favorite foods for a swainson hawk to eat is locusts and grasshoppers. They also eat small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the animal Swainson's hawk?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Buteo swainsoni.


Is a swainson's hawk a carnivore?

Yes, it is a carnivore ;D


Where does swainson's hawk migrate to?

they migrate to the western U S A for the mating season. (early spring)


Do hawks live in wisconsin?

Yes hawks do live in WI. The Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Harris Hawk, Red-shouldered, Hawk Broad-winged, Hawk Swainson's, Hawk Red-tailed, Hawk Ferruginnous Hawk Rough-legged Hawk all live in WI.


What animal eats a red tail hawk?

The red tailed hawk is a "Buteo", a family of mainly large, robust, rodent eating hawks, and is related to other members of this group. Ohers are the red shouldered hawk, broad winged hawk, Swainson's hawk, rough legged hawk, ferruginous hawk, Short tailed hawk, Harris' hawk.


Greyish slender hawk white stripe under wings?

Various hawks could fit in that short description but some that come to mind are the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Swainson's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Goshawks, Merlin, and the Northern Harrier.


When was Gina Swainson born?

Gina Swainson was born in 1958.


When did Isaac Swainson die?

Isaac Swainson died in 1812.


When was Isaac Swainson born?

Isaac Swainson was born in 1746.


When was Swainson's Sparrow created?

Swainson's Sparrow was created in 1840.