White-rumped Hawk

Parabuteo leucorrhous

The White-rumped Hawk, scientifically known as Parabuteo leucorrhous, is a medium-sized bird of prey found in South America. It has a distinctive white rump and a mottled brown and white plumage. This hawk is known for its agile flight and keen eyesight, which it uses to hunt for small mammals, birds, and reptiles. It prefers open woodland and forest edges, where it can soar and glide in search of prey. The White-rumped Hawk is an important predator in its ecosystem, helping to control populations of small animals. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and persecution, its population status is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open woodland and forest edges