Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Semicollared Hawk
Microspizias collaris
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The semicollared hawk (Microspizias collaris) is a rare bird of prey species in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is potentially being affected by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of Colombia to southwestern Venezuela, Ecuador, and southern Peru.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Semicollared hawk
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
