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Cuban Black Hawk
Buteogallus gundlachii (Cabanis, 1855)
53 cmLength975 gWeight
The Cuban black hawk (Buteogallus gundlachii) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Cuba, Cayman Islands
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Cuba, Cayman Islands
Cuban Black Hawk has been recorded at 20 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PN Cienaga de Zapata – Las SalinasCuba793 records
- Cayo CocoCuba377 records
- Cayo Paredon GrandeCuba263 records
More places
- Playa LargaCuba200 records
- Cayo GuillermoCuba197 records
- Laguna flamingosCuba186 records
- PN Ciénaga de Zapata – Santo TomasCuba70 records
- Casa Ana BirdingCuba62 records
- Cayo Coco – Cueva del JabaliCuba62 records
- Soplillar – Sabanas de PalpiteCuba38 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 Cuban black hawk (Buteogallus gundlachii) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Cuba and several outlying cays.
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Questions
How big is the Cuban Black Hawk?
The Cuban Black Hawk is about 53 cm long and weighs around 975 g.
Where does the Cuban Black Hawk live?
Its breeding range: North America: Cuba. It is most often recorded in Cuba and Cayman Islands.
When is the best time to see the Cuban Black Hawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Cuban Black Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cuban Black Hawk as Near Threatened.
What does the Cuban Black Hawk eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Cuban Black Hawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 53 cm
- Weight
- 975 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 348 mm
- Tail
- 190 mm
- Bill
- 40 mm
- Tarsus
- 85 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: Cuba
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Buteogallus
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Common Black HawkButeogallus anthracinus
Rufous Crab HawkButeogallus aequinoctialis
Savanna HawkButeogallus meridionalis
White-necked HawkButeogallus lacernulatus
Great Black HawkButeogallus urubitinga
Solitary EagleButeogallus solitarius
Chaco EagleButeogallus coronatus
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
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