About the Great Black Hawk

• Scientific Name: Buteogallus urubitinga
• Wingspan: 3.9 to 4.5 ft.
• Habitat : Forests, savannas, and shrublands in Central and South America
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (Population stable)
• Fun Fact: Great black hawks flap their wings to startle and ‘herd’ fish in shallow water!