Common Black-Hawk

Buteogallus anthracinus

Order

FALCONIFORMES

Family

Kites, Eagles and Hawks (Accipitridae)

Code 4

COBH

Code 6

BUTANT

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked
Eye Color: No data.
Head Pattern: Plain, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: Orange, Yellow

BODY

Length Range: 51-58 cm (20-23 in)
Weight: 726 g (25.6 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Soars on thermals., Alternates between strong flapping flight and gliding.
Wingspan Range: 122-127 cm (48-50 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Banded
Upper Tail: Black and white.
Under Tail: Black and white.
Leg Color: Pale Yellow

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