Adult © Luke Seitz
Juvenile © Francisco Mariñez
Juvenile © Richard Greenhalgh
Adult © Chantelle du Plessis (Andes EcoTours)
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Adult © Phil Kahler
Adult © Jay McGowan

Black-collared Hawk Busarellus nigricollis

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Identification

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Attractive chunky hawk of marshes and wetlands. Usually seen perched quietly near water, waiting to swoop down and snatch fish or frogs. Adult is distinctive, with mostly orange plumage and a whitish head (black collar is often hard to see). Immature is brownish overall, duller than the adult, but with a similar pattern. Note rather pale, dull pinkish legs and feet (yellow or orange on most other hawks). In flight looks very broad winged and short tailed.

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