About the White-necked Hawk
The white-necked hawk is a Vulnerable species of bird of prey in the subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteogallus lacernulatus |
| Species Codes | whnhaw2, WNHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Hawk belong to?
The White-necked Hawk (Buteogallus lacernulatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the White-necked Hawk?
The white-necked hawk is a Vulnerable species of bird of prey in the subfamily Accipitrinae, the \"true\" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a White-necked Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnhaw2, or on iNaturalist.
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