Black-faced Hawk
Leucopternis melanops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucopternis-melanops"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 42.2 cm | 16.6 in |
| वजन | 327.25 g | 11.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| कुल | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Leucopternis |
| प्रजातियां | 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
Black-faced Hawk has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Accipitridae family