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Black-faced Hawk

Leucopternis melanops

Least Concern

About

The Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) is a species in the genus Leucopternis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Leucopternis

Species

Leucopternis melanops (Black-faced Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カオグロノスリ

Chinese 黑脸南美鵟

Spanish Gavilán Carinegro

French Buse à face noire

German Zügelbussard

Portuguese gavião-de-cara-preta

Russian Чернолицый пегий канюк

Similar Species in Leucopternis

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Semiplumbeous Hawk

Leucopternis semiplumbeus

Least Concern

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Semiplumbeous Hawk

Leucopternis plumbeus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-faced Hawk?

The scientific name of Black-faced Hawk is Leucopternis melanops. It belongs to the genus Leucopternis.

What is the conservation status of Black-faced Hawk?

Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-faced Hawk live?

Black-faced Hawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Black-faced Hawk belong to?

Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the genus Leucopternis, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Black-faced Hawk endangered?

No, Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-faced Hawk belong to?

Black-faced Hawk (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Black-faced Hawk?

The closest relatives of Black-faced Hawk in the genus Leucopternis include Semiplumbeous Hawk, Semiplumbeous Hawk, White-browed Hawk.