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White-breasted Hawk
Accipiter chionogaster
White-breasted Hawk (Accipiter chionogaster) — Birds of Prey of Central America & Caribbean.
The White-breasted Hawk (Accipiter chionogaster) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Central America & Caribbean.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Accipiter
- Species chionogaster
Quick facts
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Biology & behaviour
The White-breasted Hawk (Accipiter chionogaster) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA s Mexico to Nicaragua.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the White-breasted Hawk live?
The White-breasted Hawk is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA s Mexico to Nicaragua.
What family does the White-breasted Hawk belong to?
The White-breasted Hawk (Accipiter chionogaster) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What sound does the White-breasted Hawk make?
1 real field recording of the White-breasted Hawk — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Accipitridae
A field guide to the Accipitridae family — 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.