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Semiplumbeous Hawk

Semiplumbeous Hawk

Colombia
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
mountain ridges, soaring airspace, and forest margins

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
rodents, fish, frogs, and opportunistic small prey

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

700-800 msnm
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Semiplumbeous Hawk 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 mountain ridges, soaring airspace, and forest margins, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of rodents, fish, frogs, and opportunistic small prey. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily 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 Semiplumbeous Hawk.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeColombia
Habitat Rangemountain ridges, soaring airspace, and forest margins
Lifespan20 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificLeucopternis plumbeus
Registry Info
Lifespan20 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAccipitridae
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