White-throated Hawk
NameWhite-throated Hawk
Common NameWhite-throated Hawk
Scientific NameButeo albigula
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)44
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown upperparts, a distinct white throat, and white underparts heavily streaked with dark brown or rufous. The tail is dark with faint banding, and the cere and legs are yellow. Juveniles are similar but may show more extensive streaking.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically described as a high-pitched, whistled 'wheee-oo' or 'keee-ah,' often given while soaring.
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 northern Argentina.
Identifying Featureswhite throat, heavily streaked white underparts, dark brown upperparts, yellow cere and legs, typical Buteo shape
Description
This medium-sized hawk is characterized by its dark brown upperparts and heavily streaked white underparts, often with a clear white throat. It is a soaring raptor typically found in montane forests, where it hunts small vertebrates.
