About the Chilean Hawk
The Chilean hawk is a bird of prey species belonging to the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It breeds in Andes forests from central Chile and western Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego, from sea level to 2,700 m altitude. Some winter apparently in the lowlands of NW Argentina.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Astur chilensis |
| Species Codes | bichaw4, CHHA, BIHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Hawk belong to?
The Chilean Hawk (Astur chilensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Hawk?
The Chilean hawk is a bird of prey species belonging to the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It breeds in Andes forests from central Chile and western Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego, from sea level to 2,700 m altitude. Some winter apparently in the lowlands of...
Where can I report a Chilean Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bichaw4, or on iNaturalist.
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