Gray-backed Hawk

The grey-backed hawk (Pseudastur occidentalis) is a Vulnerable species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found in Ecuador and far northern Peru.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gray-backed Hawk being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Buteogallus lacernulatus
• Pseudastur albicollis
• Pseudastur polionotus
• Morphnus guianensis
• Leptodon cayanensis
• Harpia harpyja

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae

Genus

Pseudastur

Species

Pseudastur occidentalis

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