Barred Hawk
NameBarred Hawk
Common NameBarred Hawk
Scientific NameMorphnarchus princeps
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark slate-gray head and upperparts. The underparts are finely barred with white and dark gray. The tail is black with a single broad white band and a narrow white tip. The cere and legs are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, whistled 'whee-whee-whee' notes, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid montane forests from Costa Rica through Panama and western Colombia, south to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresdark slate-gray head, finely barred white and dark gray underparts, black tail with single broad white band, yellow cere and legs, forest habitat
Description
The Barred Hawk is a medium-sized raptor characterized by its dark head and finely barred underparts. It is a forest-dwelling species, often found soaring above the canopy or perched within the dense foliage of humid montane forests.
