Behaviour Bicolored hawk
1 behaviour
1.1 vocalisations
1.2 diet
1.3 reproduction
behaviour
the bicolored hawk difficult detect due shyness , inconspicuousness. because of behaviour, bicolored hawk may more common seems.
vocalisations
its vocalisations subdued , unnoticeable. males have been heard give soft, clear whistle , females can emit loud cac cac cac when around nest , young. barking kra-kra-kra-kr-kr-kr-ka may heard both sexes. during incubation, males give sharp kek vocalisation upon arrival nest food, female replies nasal wreh .
diet
these hawks capture prey in stealthy manner flying through dense vegetation ambush unsuspecting prey. may capture prey through aerial pursuit after inconspicuously sitting , watching target. @ times, bicoloured hawk may hunt in pairs. commonly, feeds on smaller birds such thrushes , small doves has been known consume small mammals including bats , reptiles. several instances hawks attack groups of squirrel monkeys or tamarins have been witnessed. in addition, these hawks may follow groups of monkeys in order feed on insects exposed monkeys.
reproduction
bicolored hawks breed in forest areas, choosing build nests on tree branches , hanging vines. nest built in cooperation between male , female , constructed dried sticks , leaves. each breeding pair build new nest @ beginning of each breeding year. copulation occurs after breeding activities such feeding , nest building have been completed. egg laying takes place approximately 5 weeks after copulation , dull white eggs measure average of 47.1 mm × 36.5 mm; clutches average 1–3 eggs. eggs brooded 3 weeks female while male forages food. bicolored hawk chicks categorized semi-altricial; eyes open @ hatching chicks not mobile , fed parents. young fledge around 30–36 days after hatching , fledgling period spans 7 weeks, during young return nest food until become independent.
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