Bicolored Hawk
Accipiter bicolor
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The Bicolored Hawk is a medium-sized forest hawk found from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Argentina. It has grey upperparts, a white to rufous underside, and long legs adapted for hunting birds and small mammals in dense forest. It is a secretive predator that often ambushes prey from concealed perches in the forest interior.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.9 cm | 18.1 in |
| Weight | 326.75 g | 11.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 33-37 days. Fledging: 30-36 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Accipiter |
| Species | Accipiter bicolor |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز ذواللونين |
| Chinese | 双色鹰 |
| French | Épervier bicolore |
| German | Zweifarbensperber |
| Indonesian | Elang alap dua-warna |
| Japanese | モモアカハイタカ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-bombachinha-grande |
| Russian | Двуцветный ястреб |
| Spanish | gavilán bicolor |
| Turkish | İki renkli atmaca |
| Vietnamese | Diều hâu khoang |
Distribution
Bicolored Hawk has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family