Black-faced Hawk
Leucopternis melanops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucopternis-melanops"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 42,2 cm | 16.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 327,25 g | 11.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Họ | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Leucopternis |
| Loài | 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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