White-rumped Hawk
NameWhite-rumped Hawk
Common NameWhite-rumped Hawk
Scientific NameButeo leucorrhous
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)37.5
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly blackish-slate over most of the body, with a striking pure white rump and uppertail coverts. The tail is black with two to three narrow white bands and a broader white tip. The cere and feet are bright yellow, contrasting with its dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, whistled 'wheee-wheee-wheee' or a series of sharp, ringing notes.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes Mountains of South America, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and into northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesAll-dark body plumage, Bright white rump, Banded tail (black with white bands), Yellow cere and feet, Dark eyes
Description
The White-rumped Hawk is a small, dark raptor found in montane forests of South America. It is often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches, scanning for prey below.
