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It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.  
 
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.  
 
==Taxonomy==
 
==Taxonomy==
The Plumbeous Hawk, Buse Plombée, Busardo Plomizo, or Gavilán Plomizo (Leucopternis plumbeus) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family.
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The Plumbeous Hawk, Buse Plombée, Busardo Plomizo, or Gavilán Plomizo (''Leucopternis plumbeus'') is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family.
 
==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
 
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
 
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
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[[Category:Birds]]
 
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Revision as of 20:23, 14 August 2007

Leucopternis plumbea
Photo by Jose Carlos
Location: El Cope National Park, Panama

Identification

Dark slaty gray, tail black with one prominent white band

Distribution

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.

Taxonomy

The Plumbeous Hawk, Buse Plombée, Busardo Plomizo, or Gavilán Plomizo (Leucopternis plumbeus) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family.

Habitat

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Behaviour

External Links

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