Barred hawk
Morphnarchus princeps
The barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
About the Barred hawk
The barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It has also been known as the black-chested hawk. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 10,000 to 100,000 barred hawks are thought to exist throughout Central and South America. Barred hawks mainly live in the dense forests of the lowland and mountainous areas.
Fun Facts About Barred hawk
- Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
- 10,000 to 100,000 barred hawks are thought to exist throughout Central and South America.
Conservation Status
The Barred hawk is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Genus | Morphnarchus |
| Species | Morphnarchus princeps |
Range & Habitat
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