Barred Hawk vs Square-tailed Kite

Barred Hawk

Morphnarchus princeps

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The barred hawk appears black with a single white tail bar from above. The black barred and white belly and under-wing coverts contrast with the black throat, breast, and wing quills. Barred hawks have a snout-like bill that makes them look like they have a heavy head. Despite being a fairly large hawk, of similar size to a large member of the Buteo genus, its wing spread is relatively smaller than most related largish hawks, which allow them to maneuver through the thick forest canopy easier. Total length is from 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in) and wingspan is from 112 to 124 cm (44 to 49 in). M.

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Square-tailed Kite

Lophoictinia isura

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As an adult the square-tailed kite is a medium-sized raptor, with the following features: Length: 50–56 cm (tail is about half the length of bird) Wingspan: 130–145 cm Weight: Male-501g, Female-650g

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Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Barred Hawk and Square-tailed Kite.