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Semiplumbeous Hawk
Leucopternis semiplumbeus Lawrence, 1861
285 gWeight
The semiplumbeous hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbeus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: December–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Semiplumbeous Hawk has been recorded at 73 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica3,015 records
- Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica735 records
- Selva Verde LodgeCosta Rica396 records
More places
- Panama Rainforest Discovery CenterPanama273 records
- Pipeline Road (Camino del Oleoducto)Panama252 records
- Pipeline Road – Parque Nacional SoberaníaPanama246 records
- RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia207 records
- Canopy TowerPanama200 records
- Rainforest Adventures Braulio CarrilloCosta Rica168 records
- Tirimbina Rainforest CenterCosta Rica136 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 semiplumbeous hawk (Leucopternis semiplumbeus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. 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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Questions
How big is the Semiplumbeous Hawk?
The Semiplumbeous Hawk weighs around 285 g.
Where does the Semiplumbeous Hawk live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Honduras to northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Semiplumbeous Hawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, March and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Semiplumbeous Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Semiplumbeous Hawk as Least Concern.
What does the Semiplumbeous Hawk eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Semiplumbeous Hawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 285 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 191 mm
- Tail
- 124 mm
- Bill
- 29 mm
- Tarsus
- 54 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: Honduras to northwestern Ecuador
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Leucopternis
Other birds in the genus Leucopternis
Black-faced HawkLeucopternis melanops
White-browed HawkLeucopternis kuhli
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
White-tailed KiteElanus leucurus
Black-winged KiteElanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered KiteElanus axillaris
Letter-winged KiteElanus scriptus
African Harrier-HawkPolyboroides typus
Madagascar Harrier-HawkPolyboroides radiatus
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