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Cryptoleucopteryx
The plumbeous hawk (''Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea'') is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Distribution It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. File:Plumbeous Hawk 2015-06-09 (7) (40326994521).jpg File:Plumbeous Hawk 2015-06-09 (5) (40326975931).jpg References External links * * Accipitridae, plumbeous hawk Birds of Colombia Birds of the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena Birds of prey of South America Birds described in 1872, plumbeous hawk Taxa named by Osbert Salvin, plumbeous hawk Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Accipitriformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accipitridae
The Accipitridae is one of the three families within the order Accipitriformes, and is a family of small to large birds with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet. They feed on a range of prey items from insects to medium-sized mammals, with a number feeding on carrion and a few feeding on fruit. The Accipitridae have a cosmopolitan distribution, being found on all the world's continents (except Antarctica) and a number of oceanic island groups. Some species are migratory. The family contains 255 species which are divided into 70 genera. Many well-known birds such as hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures are included in this group. The osprey is usually placed in a separate family (Pandionidae), as is the secretary bird (Sagittariidae), and the New World vultures are also usually now regarded as a separate family or order. Karyotype data indicate the accipitrids analysed are indeed a distinct monophyletic group. Systematics and phylogeny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
