About the Tiny Hawk
The tiny hawk is a small diurnal bird of prey found primarily around humid forests of the Neotropics. It is primarily a bird-eater, and is known to prey on hummingbirds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Microspizias superciliosus |
| Species Codes | tinhaw1, TIHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tiny Hawk belong to?
The Tiny Hawk (Microspizias superciliosus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Tiny Hawk?
The tiny hawk is a small diurnal bird of prey found primarily around humid forests of the Neotropics. It is primarily a bird-eater, and is known to prey on hummingbirds....
Where can I report a Tiny Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Tiny Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tinhaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
237
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