Busardo carinegro

Busardo carinegro

Leucopternis melanops

Least Concern
Envergadura
42,2 cm
Peso
327,25 g
Familia
Accipitridae
Orden
Accipitriformes

The Busardo carinegro (Leucopternis melanops) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (águilas, gavilanes y milanos), within the order Accipitriformes (águilas y gavilanes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.2 cm and a weight of 327.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 42,2 cm 16.6 in
Peso 327,25 g 11.54 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Accipitriformes (Águilas y Gavilanes)
Familia Accipitridae (Águilas, Gavilanes y Milanos)
Genus Leucopternis
Especies Leucopternis melanops

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic باز أسود الوجه
Chinese 黑脸南美鵟
French Buse à face noire
Japanese カオグロノスリ
Portuguese Gavião-de-cara-preta
Spanish Busardo carinegro

Distribution

Busardo carinegro has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Busardo carinegro endangered?
The Busardo carinegro has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Busardo carinegro?
The Busardo carinegro has a wingspan of 42.2 cm, weight of 327.25 g.
What order and family does the Busardo carinegro belong to?
The Busardo carinegro (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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