Bicolored Hawk

The Bicolored Hawk (Accipiter bicolor) Read in Spanish

Appearance: The Bicolored Hawk is a medium-sized raptor with a unique appearance characterized by its striking black-and-white plumage. Adults have black upperparts and white underparts with black streaking. They have red eyes and yellow legs, with a long tail and broad wings.

Habitat: Bicolored Hawks inhabit various forested habitats such as humid tropical forests, montane forests, and forest edges. They tend to prefer areas with dense vegetation, where they can find suitable perches for hunting.

Behavior: These hawks are skilled fliers and agile hunters, known for their quick flight maneuvers and stealthy hunting techniques. They feed on a variety of prey, including small birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Bicolored Hawks are often observed perched high in the canopy, scanning for potential prey.

Breeding: Breeding pairs of Bicolored Hawks construct nests in trees using sticks, twigs, and foliage, lined with softer materials like moss and feathers. They typically lay 1-2 eggs per clutch, with an incubation period of approximately 30-35 days. Both parents participate in incubation and the care of the young, which fledge after about 6-7 weeks.

Conservation Status:
- The conservation status of the Bicolored Hawk in Colombia is not extensively studied, but it is generally considered to have a stable population.