Plumbeous Hawk
Leucopternis plumbeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusLeucopternis (Leucopternis Hawks)
- SpeciesLeucopternis plumbeus (Plumbeous Hawk)
About the Plumbeous Hawk
The plumbeous hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae belonging to the monotypic genus Cryptoleucopteryx. It ranges 33 to 37 cm in length and 71 to 79 cm in wingspan. The plumbeous hawk was described by English naturalist Osbert Salvin in 1872 under the protonym Leucopternis plumbea. As the genus Leucopternis is masculine in gender, the scientific name was revised to Leucopternis plumbeus to meet the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
The plumbeous hawk is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and northwestern Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can also be found on silvopastures. The population is threatened by habitat loss resulting from agriculture, logging, and mining.
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Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
White Hawk
Leucopternis albicollis
Semiplumbeous Hawk
Leucopternis semiplumbeus
Barred Hawk
Leucopternis princeps
Roadside Hawk
Rupornis magnirostris
Common Black-Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Gray-lined Hawk
Buteo nitidus
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Plumbeous Kite
Ictinia plumbea
Black Hawk-Eagle
Spizaetus tyrannus
Crane Hawk
Geranospiza caerulescens
Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
American Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 3 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plumbeous Hawk in Darién National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plumbeous Hawk sighting in Darién National Park, based on 42 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plumbeous Hawk in Darién National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Plumbeous Hawk in Darién National Park in our monthly data.