Tiny Hawk
NameTiny Hawk
Common NameTiny Hawk
Scientific NameAccipiter superciliosus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)43
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark slate-grey upperparts, a dark purplish-grey head, and finely barred white and grey underparts. The cere and legs are bright yellow, and the eyes are typically reddish-orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid series of 'kek-kek-kek' notes or a sharp 'kew-kew-kew' call, often given during display flights or when agitated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from Nicaragua south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, extending to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresvery small size for a hawk, dark purplish-grey head, finely barred underparts, bright yellow cere and legs, reddish-orange eyes
Description
The Tiny Hawk is a very small and agile raptor found in dense tropical forests. It is known for its secretive nature and swift flight, often hunting insects and small vertebrates within the forest canopy.
