Buteo Lagopus (Noun)
Meaning
Large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Rough-legged Hawk, also known as Buteo lagopus, is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic and spends winters in more temperate regions.
- Farmers often appreciate the presence of Buteo lagopus, as these hawks feed on small rodents that might otherwise damage crops.
- The Buteo lagopus has distinctive black bands on its tail feathers and is one of the largest hawk species in the world.
- Conservation efforts have been made to protect the habitat of Buteo lagopus, as this bird's numbers have declined in recent years due to human activity.
- The scientific classification of the Rough-legged Hawk, Buteo lagopus, falls under the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata.