Mantled Hawk
Leucopternis polionotus
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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 polionotus (Mantled Hawk)
About the Mantled Hawk
The mantled hawk (Pseudastur polionotus) is a South American species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This hawk was formerly placed in the genus Leucopternis and was known as Leucopternis polionota or polionotus but is now classified as Pseudastur polionotus.
The adult of this medium-sized hawk has a bulky appearance with broad "shoulders" relative to total length. The body length measures 470-510mm, with females being slightly larger than males. The head, neck, upper back and entire undersurface except for the black wing tips and basal half of the tail are white. The white round head appears disproportionately large relative to the rest of the body and sometimes projects further than the tail. There are also markings around eyes, giving a masked appearance. The ceres and lores are grey or dull yellow. The bill is pale grey, gradually turning black at the tip. The iris is brown but often appears black in the field. The toes and tarsi are orange-yellow.
The wings, lower back and rump are black or dark bluish grey, with the dark primaries, secondaries, tertials and upper tail coverts having greyish bases with thin white square... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mantled Hawk in Itatiaia National Park
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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 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mantled Hawk in Itatiaia National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mantled Hawk sighting in Itatiaia National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mantled Hawk in Itatiaia National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Mantled Hawk in Itatiaia National Park in our monthly data.