Buteogallus anthracinus

Information about the Common Black Hawk:

The Common Black Hawk is member of the family Accipitridae, which are one of the two major families of diurnal birds of prey. It is native to the southwestern US, down through Central America and into South America. It is a medium-sized raptor about 16-20 inches long (43–53 cm) It has a wingspan of roughly four feet. This hawk is a riparian nester and are dependent on mature, relatively undisturbed habitat supported by a streams that flow year round. They feed mostly on crustaceans such as crabs, as well as small vertebrates and eggs of other birds. They are not considered endangered. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download