Crane Hawk

Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Gamboa, Panama • 29 April 2010

Bird name: Crane Hawk
Latin: Geranospiza caerulescens
Other: Gavilán patilargo (Es) • Gavião-pernilongo (Br)
Family: Accipitridae • Hawks, Birds of Prey
Range: Central America to South America

The Crane Hawk is slate grey on upperside, with black face and bill, long red legs and two thick white bands on tail. Red irises, possibly here. This individual was seen on the old Gamboa Road, in central Panama, but against the light unfortunately.



Other Spanish names: Gavilán patilargo, azor zancudo, gavilán ranero, gavilán aplomado, gavilán grulla, gavilán zancudo, gavilán patas largas, aguililla zancona.