Common Black Hawk (adult) flying, Sierpe River, Costa Rica

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Common Black Hawk (adult) flying, Sierpe River, Costa Rica - Common Black Hawk
Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica (February 2018)

This bird was seen on a boat trip from Copa De Arbol Beach & Rain Forest Resort to the Sierpe River.

Mangrove Black Hawk is now classified under Common Black Hawk. Previously, the Mangrove Black Hawk was considered to be a separate species of the Pacific coast while Common Black Hawk was seen on the Caribbean coast. The features of the two birds are identical.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Common black hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) / Wikipedia
Common Black Hawk Buteogallus anthracinus / Bird Forum
Common Black Hawk Buteogallus anthracinus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 10:01
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 320

Latitude 08 51 23.8 N
Longitude 83 30 35.9 W
Altitude 14.70m


Common Black Hawk (immature) perched, Rio Sierpe, Costa Rica


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