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Crane Hawk
Geranospiza caerulescens (Vieillot, 1817)
302 gWeight
The crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Most records: Brazil, Panama, Costa Rica
Where and when it's recorded
Crane Hawk has been recorded at 482 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 22 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Panama Rainforest Discovery CenterPanama629 records
- Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil542 records
- Cerro LodgeCosta Rica450 records
More places
- Pantanal – P. Jofre boat on Rio Cuiabá & tributariesBrazil409 records
- Canopy TowerPanama355 records
- Bosque Protector Cerro BlancoEcuador298 records
- Camino a El SaltoPanama272 records
- PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica271 records
- Sani LodgeEcuador251 records
- Tárcoles – Tour en BoteCosta Rica219 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 crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only species placed in the genus Geranospiza.
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Questions
How big is the Crane Hawk?
The Crane Hawk weighs around 302 g.
Where does the Crane Hawk live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Mexico to Uruguay. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Panama and Costa Rica.
Is the Crane Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Crane Hawk as Least Concern.
What does the Crane Hawk eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Crane Hawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 302 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 269 mm
- Tail
- 211 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 72 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Mexico to Uruguay
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Geranospiza
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