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Halcon Negro Juvenil

Buteogallus anthracinus

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Description:

Ejemplar del halcón negro, también conocido como cangrejero, mide 56 cm. y pesa 800 grs. Es de contextura grueso, de alas anchas, cola corta y amplia, Se alimentan principalmente de cangrejos, ademas de reptiles, ranas, huevos y neonatos de tortugas, así como con carroña. Saltan sobre su presa desde una rama baja. A veces corren sobre la playa o los bancos de lodo para perseguir cangrejos.

Habitat:

Manglares, bancos de lodo, playas, ríos y quebradas o pantanos.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2013

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