Plumbeous Hawk
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    Plumbeous Hawk

    Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea

    Birds of Prey
    Near Threatened

    Conservation Status

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    NT - Near ThreatenedUnknown population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    The plumbeous hawk faces threats from habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. While specific recovery programs are not widely documented, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its forest habitat, which indirectly benefits this species. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve natural areas, thus safeguarding the plumbeous hawk's environment.

    The plumbeous hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae belonging to the monotypic genus Cryptoleucopteryx. It ranges 33 to 37 cm in length and 71 to 79 cm in wingspan.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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