Cuban Black Hawk
A species of Black Hawks and Allies Scientific name : Buteogallus gundlachii Genus : Black Hawks and Allies
Cuban Black Hawk, A species of Black Hawks and Allies
Botanical name: Buteogallus gundlachii
Genus: Black Hawks and Allies
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Description
The species has an average body length of 53 cm (21 in). The plumage is mainly dark brown verging on black. A lighter greyish or whitish patch may be present on the face between the bill and the eye. White patches at the base of the primary flight feathers are visible in flight. The tail is striped with wide black and white bands. The legs are yellow and the bill is yellow tipped in black. Generally, females tend to be slightly larger in size than males. 
Size
52 cm
Life Expectancy
14 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Cuban Black Hawk primarily consumes crabs, supplemented with fish carrion, rodents, and lizards, employing unique foraging techniques that distinguish it within its habitat.
Habitat
The cuban Black Hawk is predominantly associated with coastal environments, particularly in regions where mangrove forests flourish. These birds are also sometimes observed in other coastal ecosystems including sandy beaches and palm savannas, though their presence in mangroves remains most prevalent.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The Cuban black hawk is endemic to Cuba, where it is found primarily in coastal and mangrove regions and on Isla de la Juventud. It also occurs in wooded areas and even near mountains on the main island, and on several outlying cayes. However, the majority of its sightings are below 800 meters above sea level.
Species Status
The species was first evaluated for the IUCN Red List in 2008 and is listed as Near Threatened. Total population size has been estimated at 15,000 birds. Numbers are suspected to be declining due to the continued degradation and draining of its habitat, which also increases fragmentation of the population.
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