Plumbeous hawk

The plumbeous hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

Plumbeous hawk
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Clade: Dinosauria
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Cryptoleucopteryx
Amaral, Sheldon, Gamauf, Haring, Riesing, Silveira & Wajnta, 2009
Species:
C. plumbea
Binomial name
Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea
(Salvin, 1872)
Synonyms

Leucopternis plumbeus

Distribution

It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can also be found on silvopastures.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2020). "Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22695732A180868221. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22695732A180868221.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Myster, Randall W. (2015-04-23). "Seed predation, pathogens and germination in primary vs. secondary cloud forest at Maquipucuna Reserve, Ecuador". Journal of Tropical Ecology. 31 (4): 375–378. doi:10.1017/s0266467415000127. ISSN 0266-4674.


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