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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Recent sightings of Plumbeous Hawk in Utría National Natural 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 | 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 Utría National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Plumbeous Hawk sighting in Utría National Natural Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plumbeous Hawk in Utría National Natural Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Plumbeous Hawk in Utría National Natural Park in our monthly data.