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Black-faced Hawk

Black-faced Hawk

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The Black-faced Hawk is a rare and distinctive medium-sized raptor of the Amazon, characterized by its striking black face and white body. It is a secretive forest hunter.
Where to spot
Found in fragmented populations across the Amazon Basin (Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia). It primarily inhabits tropical moist lowland forests.
How to spot
An extremely challenging bird to observe. Requires diligent searching within dense lowland rainforests. Look for its unmistakable black face contrasting with a white body. Listen for calls.
When to spot
Observations are scarce due to its rarity and dense habitat. Likely active during daylight hours, but specific patterns are not well documented.
File:Leucopternis melanops - Black-faced hawk.jpg
File:Leucopternis melanops from Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux.jpg
File:Leucopternis melanops - Black-faced hawk.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Leucopternis melanops from Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its bold black face acts as a natural mask, possibly reducing glare when hunting in bright sunlight within the forest canopy, or serving as a distinct visual signal.
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