Semiplumbeous hawk
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L. semiplumbeus
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The semiplumbeous hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbeus) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Morphology
The semiplumbeous hawk is a small bird, averaging about 12-13 inches in length[2] (approximately the size of a kestrel or merlin). The semiplumbeous hawk is easily identifiable due to its striking orange cere and black face mask.[2] Rarely seen in flight, these hawks typically perch silently on a high branch, waiting for prey.[2] The semiplumbeous hawk often follows swarms of army ants in order to capture antbirds,[2] which, along with other small songbirds, make up a large portion of its diet. The overall population of semiplumbeous hawks is small - estimated at 1,000 to 10,000 mature birds - and declining.[3]
Gallery
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Leucopternis semiplumbeus (1869), Joseph Smit
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Notes
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