Definition
buteos
noun
- Plural of buteo; a genus of large hawks with broad wings and short tails, commonly found in open and semi-open habitats.
Usage: zoology; ornithology; scientific/taxonomic term
Examples
- The field guide illustrated several buteos native to North America.
- Buteos are often seen soaring in wide circles above grasslands.
- Ornithologists study buteos to understand their hunting behaviors.
- Different species of buteos have adapted to various ecosystems.
- The red-tailed hawk is one of the most common buteos in the region.