Cuban Black Hawk
Buteogallus gundlachii
Near ThreatenedAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Cuban black hawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Cuba and several outlying cays.
Fun Fact
German ornithologist Jean Cabanis described the Cuban black hawk in 1855.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found primarily in coastal and mangrove regions and on Isla de la Juventud.
Diet
Feeds on crabs and also takes small vertebrates (fish, lizards, rodents and birds).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change