Cuban Black Hawk (Buteogallus gundlachii) — Near Threatened Aves

Cuban Black Hawk

Buteogallus gundlachii

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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