Bird of the day on Nostr: Black-faced Hawk Smallish chunky hawk. Identifiable by size, shape, and prominent ...

Black-faced Hawk

Smallish chunky hawk. Identifiable by size, shape, and prominent black mask contrasting with orange cere. Generally rare. Inhabits wet forests where it hunts from the mid-level to the ground; often perches well below canopy level. Takes relatively small prey, chiefly frogs and snakes. Superficially similar to White Hawk but much smaller with orange (not blue-gray) cere; unlike White Hawk, Black-faced tends not to soar for long periods and is less frequently seen than White Hawk.

Link: https://ebird.org/species/blfhaw1
Photo Location: Venezuela