Barred Hawk
Morphnarchus princeps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="morphnarchus-princeps"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.9 cm and a weight of 872 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family