The plumbeous hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Plumbeous hawk | |
---|---|
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
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
External links
Media related to Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Plumbeous hawk at Wikispecies