Plumbeous hawk

The plumbeous hawk (Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Plumbeous hawk
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Cryptoleucopteryx
Amaral et al., 2009
Species:
C. plumbea
Binomial name
Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea
Salvin, 1872
Synonyms

Leucopternis plumbeus

References

  1. BirdLife International (2016). "Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22695732A93526342. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22695732A93526342.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.


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