The crane hawk (Geranospiza caerulescens) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only species placed in the genus Geranospiza.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crane 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
- Helicolestes hamatus
- Buteogallus schistaceus
- Polyboroides radiatus
- Chondrohierax uncinatus
- Polyboroides typus
- Parabuteo leucorrhous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Genus
- Geranospiza
- Species
- Geranospiza caerulescens
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