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Bicolored Hawk

Astur bicolor

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About the Bicolored Hawk

The bicolored hawk (Astur bicolor) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in forest, woodland, second growth, plantations, and wooded savanna in southeastern Mexico, Central America, and northern and central South America (as far south as northern Argentina). Though generally uncommon, it is the most common species of Astur in most of its range, but it does not occur at altitudes above 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) such as the highest parts of the Andes.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name
Astur bicolor
Family
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
Order
Accipitriformes

Similar species

Other members of the hawks, eagles, and kites family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

  • American Goshawk Astur atricapillus
  • Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
  • Black Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus
  • Black Kite Milvus migrans
  • Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus melanoleucus
  • Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis
  • Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus
  • Chinese Sparrowhawk Tachyspiza soloensis
  • Common Black Hawk Buteogallus anthracinus
  • Cooper's Hawk Astur cooperii
  • Crane Hawk Geranospiza caerulescens
  • Crested Eagle Morphnus guianensis

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