About the Great Black Hawk
The Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grbhaw1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteogallus urubitinga |
| Species Codes | grbhaw1, GBHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Black Hawk belong to?
The Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Great Black Hawk?
The Great Black Hawk is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Black Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Black Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbhaw1, or on iNaturalist.