Leucopternis princeps

Leucopternis princeps

Morphnarchus princeps

Least Concern
Envergadura
72,9 cm
Peso
872,0 g
Família
Accipitridae
Ordem
Accipitriformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 72,9 cm 28.7 in
Peso 872,0 g 30.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CR. Fledging: 80 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Família Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Morphnarchus
Espécies 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

Perguntas frequentes

Is the Leucopternis princeps endangered?
The Leucopternis princeps has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Leucopternis princeps nest?
Nest type: CR. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Leucopternis princeps?
The Leucopternis princeps has a wingspan of 72.9 cm, weight of 872.0 g.
What order and family does the Leucopternis princeps belong to?
The Leucopternis princeps (Morphnarchus princeps) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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