Plumbeous hawk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Plumbeous hawk
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Cryptoleucopteryx
Species:	plumbea
Synonyms
Leucopternis plumbeus

The plumbeous hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) is a special type of bird of prey. It belongs to the Accipitridae family, which includes many hawks, eagles, and kites. This bird is known for its unique gray, or "plumbeous," feathers.

About the Plumbeous Hawk

The plumbeous hawk is a medium-sized bird that hunts other animals for food. Like other birds of prey, it has sharp talons and a hooked beak, which help it catch and eat its meals. It was first described by a scientist named Osbert Salvin in 1872.

Where Does the Plumbeous Hawk Live?

This interesting hawk can be found in several countries in Central and South America. Its home range includes Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.

The plumbeous hawk prefers to live in specific places called its habitat. Its favorite homes are warm, wet lowland forests in tropical areas. These forests have lots of trees and plants, providing good places for the hawk to hunt and build nests. Sometimes, you might even spot them in areas where forests meet farms, known as silvopastures.

Sadly, the plumbeous hawk is currently facing a threat. Its natural habitat is shrinking because of habitat loss. This happens when forests are cut down for farming, building, or other human activities. Protecting these forests is important to help the plumbeous hawk survive and thrive.

Images for kids

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  A plumbeous hawk perched on a branch.

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  Another view of the plumbeous hawk.