About the Gundlach's Hawk
Gundlach's hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is one of 21 endemic bird species of Cuba. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German-Cuban ornithologist Juan Cristobal Gundlach (1810–1896). It is threatened by habitat loss and human persecution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Astur gundlachi |
| Species Codes | gunhaw1, GUHA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gundlach's Hawk belong to?
The Gundlach's Hawk (Astur gundlachi) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gundlach's Hawk?
The Gundlach's Hawk is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gundlach's Hawk?
Gundlach's hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is one of 21 endemic bird species of Cuba. The common name and Latin binomial commemorate the German-Cuban ornithologist Juan Cristobal Gundlach (1810–1896). It is threatened by...
Where can I report a Gundlach's Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Gundlach's Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gunhaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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