About the Black-faced Hawk
The black-faced hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This low-density species has traditionally been believed to be restricted to Amazon Basin north of the Amazon River, but there are several records south of this river, in, for example, the Brazilian states of Pará and Acre, and southeastern Peru. It is closely related to the white-browed hawk and individuals showing a level of intermediacy between the two species are known, suggesting that they rarely hybridize
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Leucopternis melanops |
| Species Codes | blfhaw1, BFHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Hawk belong to?
The Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Hawk?
The black-faced hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This low-density species has traditionally been believed to be restricted to Amazon Basin north of the Amazon River, but there are several records south of this river, in, for example, the Brazilian states of Pará and Acre...
Where can I report a Black-faced Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfhaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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