tree may be the preferred nesting site because of dense accumulations of branches on top which may conceal the nest from potential predatory raptors. The clutch size in this nest comprised two eggs, with only a single nestling surviving and leaving the nest 49 days post-hatching. Within a pair, the male hunts for food for the female to feed to the young; as for many other Accipiters. However, unlike in other Accipiter species, the female of the grey-bellied hawk does not bring food to the nestlings while they are growing. Threats The forest habitat of this hawk species is primarily threatened by increased deforestation in the Amazon Basin; and the species’ patchy distribution makes it susceptible to population fragmentation. However, it does appear somewhat tolerant of habitat disturbance since it has been observed foraging and nesting in degraded habitat. Nevertheless, the population is projected to decline because of the species susceptibility to being hunted and trapped; and habitat disturbance may more likely negatively affect the population. Its rarity may also be partly attributable to competition with Micrastur forest falcons. Status The grey-bellied hawk is evaluated as Near Threatened by the IUCN. It was uplisted from Least Concern in 2012 given projected future population declines in view of ongoing deforestation in the Amazon. The overall population is estimated at 1000–10000 individuals. References grey-bellied hawk Birds of the Amazon Basin Birds of the Guianas Birds of the Atlantic Forest grey-bellied hawk Birds of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot