The common black hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks, and vultures.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Black 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 urubitinga
- Buteogallus gundlachii
- Buteogallus solitarius
- Buteogallus aequinoctialis
- Rostrhamus sociabilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Genus
- Buteogallus
- Species
- Buteogallus anthracinus
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