Cuban Black-Hawk
Buteogallus gundlachii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusButeogallus (Black Hawks and Allies)
- SpeciesButeogallus gundlachii (Cuban Black-Hawk)
About the Cuban Black-Hawk
The Cuban black hawk (Buteogallus gundlachii) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Cuba and several outlying cays. German ornithologist Jean Cabanis described the Cuban black hawk in 1855. It was considered by most authorities to be a subspecies of the Mangrove Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus), although aspects of its behavior were little studied. However, in 2007, the American Ornithologists' Union classified it as a separate species based on differing vocalizations and plumage patterns.
It is one of eight species in the New World genus Buteogallus. The species has an average body length of 53 cm (21 in). The plumage is mainly dark brown verging on black. A lighter greyish or whitish patch may be present on the face between the bill and the eye. White patches at the base of the primary flight feathers are visible in flight. The tail is striped with wide black and white bands. The legs are yellow and the bill is yellow tipped in black. Generally, females tend to be slightly larger in size than males.
The Cuban black hawk is endemic to Cuba, where it is found primarily in coastal and mangrove... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cuban Black-Hawk in Ciénaga de Zapata
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cuban Black-Hawk in Ciénaga de Zapata?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Cuban Black-Hawk sighting in Ciénaga de Zapata, based on 675 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cuban Black-Hawk in Ciénaga de Zapata?
February has the highest sighting rate for Cuban Black-Hawk in Ciénaga de Zapata in our monthly data.