Black-faced Hawk
Leucopternis melanops
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The black-faced hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This low-density species has traditionally been believed to be restricted to Amazon Basin north of the Amazon River, but there are several records south of this river, in, for example, the Brazilian states of Pará and Acre, and southeastern Peru. It is closely related to the white-browed hawk and individuals showing a level of intermediacy between the two species are known, suggesting that they rarely hybridize
Fun Fact
Both hawks also happen to be the smallest members of their genus since their total length is < 40 cm.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is within the tall lowland forest of the Amazon.
Diet
Diet of the black-faced hawk.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance