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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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:
Brown
Head pattern:
Plain, Eyering, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black
Cere color:
Orange, Yellow
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BODY
Length Range:
51-58 cm (20-23 in)
Weight:
726 g (25.6 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X