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This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. | ||
| − | SACC places this species as | + | SACC places this species as a member of the genus ''[[:Category:Buteogallus|Buteogallus]]'' (Black Hawks). |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Moist lowland forests, montanes and plantations. | Moist lowland forests, montanes and plantations. | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 29 January 2012
- Leucopternis lacernulatus
Buteogallus lacernulatus
Identification
43-48 cm. White head, grey hindcrown, neck and upper back, all-white underparts, black back and wings, some faint whitish mottling on tertials, broad, rounded wings. short white tail, with black base and thin apical band, yellow iris, cere and legs. Immature has dark streaks on crown and nape, rufous-brown tips to wing-coverts and scapulars.
Distribution
Taxonomy
SACC places this species as a member of the genus Buteogallus (Black Hawks).
Habitat
Moist lowland forests, montanes and plantations.
Behaviour
The diet includes invertebrate prey such as spiders and insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- SACC proposal] for taxonomy including this species
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) White-necked Hawk. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 29 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/White-necked_Hawk
