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Barred Hawk
Morphnarchus princeps (Sclater, PL, 1865)
1 kgWeight
The barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Barred Hawk has been recorded at 170 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador863 records
- Alto Anchicayá - El DescansoColombia664 records
- Reserva El CopalCosta Rica456 records
More places
- Mindo – Vía a las cascadasEcuador435 records
- Virgen del SocorroCosta Rica386 records
- Refugio Paz de las AvesEcuador352 records
- Reserva Las TangarasEcuador339 records
- Bellavista Cloud Forest LodgeEcuador339 records
- Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona - Mirador San FernandoCosta Rica328 records
- Un Poco del Choco – Reserve & Field StationEcuador265 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It has also been known as the black-chested hawk.
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Questions
How big is the Barred Hawk?
The Barred Hawk weighs around 1 kg.
Where does the Barred Hawk live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to northern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Barred Hawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Barred Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Barred Hawk as Least Concern.
What does the Barred Hawk eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Barred Hawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 365 mm
- Tail
- 193 mm
- Bill
- 44 mm
- Tarsus
- 86 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Costa Rica to northern Ecuador
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Morphnarchus
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