Ibycter

Ibycter is a genus of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, which includes eagles, hawks, and kites. The genus is monotypic, containing only one species, Ibycter americanus, commonly known as the American Black Hawk or Black Hawk Eagle. This bird is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, inhabiting arid and semi-arid regions.

The American Black Hawk is a medium-sized raptor, with a length of about 24 to 28 inches and a wingspan of 56 to 66 inches. It has a distinctive black plumage, which gives it its common name. The bird has a hooked beak, which it uses to tear flesh from its prey. Its diet primarily consists of small mammals, reptiles, and birds.

The American Black Hawk is a solitary bird, nesting in trees or on cliffs. It lays two to three eggs, which are incubated by both parents. The chicks are altricial, meaning they are born blind and helpless, and require a long period of parental care.

The American Black Hawk is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, but its population is declining due to habitat loss and degradation. Conservation efforts are underway to protect this species and its habitat.