White Hawk
NameWhite Hawk
Common NameWhite Hawk
Scientific NamePseudastur albicollis
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)51
Weight (g)725
Plumage DetailsAdults are almost entirely pure white, with prominent black primary and secondary flight feathers on the wings. The tail is white with a single broad black band near the tip. The cere and legs are yellow, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, whistled 'wheee-oo' or 'kweee-ah', often repeated. They also produce a series of short, sharp 'kip' notes.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America, and extensively across northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesAll-white body plumage, Black wingtips and trailing edge of wings, Single broad black band on a white tail, Dark eyes contrasting with white head, Yellow cere and legs
Description
The White Hawk is a striking medium-sized raptor, predominantly white with contrasting black markings. It typically perches conspicuously in the forest canopy or soars above the treetops, hunting for a variety of prey.
