White-necked Hawk
A species of Orange-footed Hawks Scientific name : Buteogallus lacernulatus Genus : Orange-footed Hawks
White-necked Hawk, A species of Orange-footed Hawks
Botanical name: Buteogallus lacernulatus
Genus: Orange-footed Hawks
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Description
Description
The white-necked hawk (Buteogallus lacernulatus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and plantations. The species feeds on insects and other invertebrates. It is an opportunistic feeder that will feed on prey flushed by army ants, monkeys or even humans. It is endemic to Brazil and threatened by habitat loss.
Size
48 cm
Dite type
Carnivorous