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Buteo poecilochrous

Buteo poecilochrous

Colombia
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
cliffsides, open soaring skies, and tall forest canopies

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
small mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Ecorregión (Hernández et al. (1992): Northwester Andean montane forests (NAmf): Distrito Bosques Andinos Nariño occidental y Distrito Selva subanadina vertiente Pacífico-Cauca
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Buteo poecilochrous is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to cliffsides, open soaring skies, and tall forest canopies, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of small mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 20 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Buteo poecilochrous.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeColombia
Habitat Rangecliffsides, open soaring skies, and tall forest canopies
Lifespan20 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificButeo poecilochrous
Registry Info
Lifespan20 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAccipitridae
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