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Extent of white on tail and color of lores is variable; subspecies ''ridgwayi'' has two white bands on the tail, of which the upper is narrow and often concealed, and slaty [[Topography#Heads|lores]]. This subspecies also often shows some white barring on thighs. | Extent of white on tail and color of lores is variable; subspecies ''ridgwayi'' has two white bands on the tail, of which the upper is narrow and often concealed, and slaty [[Topography#Heads|lores]]. This subspecies also often shows some white barring on thighs. | ||
[[Image:Great Black-Hawk 124es.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Immature<br />Photo by {{user|Dave+B+Smith|Dave B Smith}}<br />[[Tobago]], March 2011]] | [[Image:Great Black-Hawk 124es.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Immature<br />Photo by {{user|Dave+B+Smith|Dave B Smith}}<br />[[Tobago]], March 2011]] | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]]: found from [[Mexico]] to [[Bolivia]], [[Argentina]], and [[Uruguay]]. | [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]]: found from [[Mexico]] to [[Bolivia]], [[Argentina]], and [[Uruguay]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:17, 16 December 2014
- Buteogallus urubitinga
Identification
51–64 cm
Almost entirely black with white on the base and the tip of the tail and with yellow legs and cere.
Extent of white on tail and color of lores is variable; subspecies ridgwayi has two white bands on the tail, of which the upper is narrow and often concealed, and slaty lores. This subspecies also often shows some white barring on thighs.
Similar species
Compare with Common Black Hawk and the rare Solitary Eagle
Distribution
Central and South America: found from Mexico to Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
There are two subspecies[1]:
- B. u. ridgwayi:
- B. u. urubitinga:
- Eastern Panama through South America to northern Argentina
Habitat
Habitats from open country to forest but is normally to be seen near water.
Behaviour
Diet
A wide variety of prey, including birds, rodents, land crabs, frogs and fish. They're also known to eat fruit.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved July 2014)
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Great Black Hawk. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Great_Black_Hawk
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