Black-collared Hawk

Busarellus nigricollis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The black-collared hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is monotypic within the genus Busarellus. It has a widespread range of presence, from western Mexico to Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and swamps.

Fun Fact

It has a widespread range of presence, from western Mexico to Uruguay.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives on a diet mainly composed of fish.

Diet

Eats water bugs and occasionally other large insects, snakes, lizards, frogs, snails, other molluscs, crustaceans, small birds and nestlings, rodents and other small mammals.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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