Barred Hawk
Morphnarchus princeps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
72.9 cm
Weight
872.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.9 cm | 28.7 in |
| Weight | 872.0 g | 30.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR. Fledging: 80 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Morphnarchus |
| Species | Morphnarchus princeps |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse barrée |
| Japanese | ヨコジマノスリ |
| Portuguese | Leucopternis princeps |
| Spanish | busardo azoreño |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barred Hawk endangered?
The Barred Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Hawk nest?
Nest type: CR. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Barred Hawk?
The Barred Hawk has a wingspan of 72.9 cm, weight of 872.0 g.
What order and family does the Barred Hawk belong to?
The Barred Hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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