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gavião-de-cara-preta

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 (gavião-de-cara-preta)

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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gavião-semiplúmbeo

Leucopternis semiplumbeus

Leucopternis plumbeus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of gavião-de-cara-preta?

The scientific name of gavião-de-cara-preta is Leucopternis melanops. It belongs to the genus Leucopternis.

What is the conservation status of gavião-de-cara-preta?

gavião-de-cara-preta (Leucopternis melanops) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does gavião-de-cara-preta live?

gavião-de-cara-preta is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does gavião-de-cara-preta belong to?

gavião-de-cara-preta (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the genus Leucopternis, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is gavião-de-cara-preta endangered?

No, gavião-de-cara-preta (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 gavião-de-cara-preta belong to?

gavião-de-cara-preta (Leucopternis melanops) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of gavião-de-cara-preta?

The closest relatives of gavião-de-cara-preta in the genus Leucopternis include gavião-semiplúmbeo, gavião-vaqueiro, Semiplumbeous Hawk.