The Semiplumbeous HawkLeucopternis semiplumbeus, is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is found in Columbia and Central America. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The semiplumbeous hawk is a small bird approximately the size of a kestrel. The semiplumbeous hawk is easily identifiable due to its striking orange cere and black face-mask. Rarely seen in flight, these hawks typically perch silently on a high branch, waiting for prey. The semiplumbeous hawk often follows swarms of army ants in order to capture antbirds, which, along with other small songbirds, make up a large portion of its diet.
For those who wondered, plumbeous refers to lead, so semiplumbeous means half or almost lead color.
This Hawk was photographed at the Selva Verde Biological Station, Costa Rica