Cuban black hawk

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cuban-black-hawk

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Buteogallus gundlachii
2. What is the family?Accipitridae
3. What does the Cuban black hawk look like?The Cuban black hawk has dark, almost black feathers that help it blend into its surroundings.
4. What does the Cuban black hawk eat?It mainly eats reptiles, especially snakes and lizards, and also likes crustaceans like crabs.

Endemic Species: A species that is native and found exclusively in a particular geographic location, like the Cuban black hawk to Cuba.
Ecological Niche: The role and position a species has in its environment, including how it meets its needs for food and shelter.
Raptor: A bird of prey characterized by a hooked beak, sharp talons, and keen eyesight, adapted for hunting.
Conservation Status: An indicator of the likelihood of a species' survival in the wild, such as 'Near Threatened'.