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Black-collared Hawk

Busarellus nigricollis

Description:

Named for its black bib, the Black-collared Hawk Has rufous plumage and very short tail. It is found in fresh or brackish water habitats in tropical and subtropical Central and South America, occurring from central Mexico south to Uruguay. The undersides of the toes of this hawk have spines to aid in grabbing fish.

Habitat:

Wetlands

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Jonathan Sequeira
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Jonathan Sequeira

Provincia Alajuela, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 17, 2017
Submitted on Jun 1, 2017

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