• Height: 46 – 58 cm
• Weight: 391 – 1070 gr
• Best season: All year
• Sightings: 95%

The black-collared hawk (Busarellus nigricollis) is a medium-sized raptor found in wetland areas and rivers across South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. This striking hawk is known for its distinctive black collar around its neck and brownish plumage with a white underside. It has a strong beak and sharp talons, which it uses to hunt.

The black-collared hawk primarily preys on fish, including small mammals and insects, and is known for hunting in shallow waters. It is an adaptable predator, often seen perched near water bodies or gliding over wetlands in search of prey. Despite some habitat threats due to wetland degradation, the species is currently classified as of Least Concern.

Balck collared hawk is one of the most common bird to spot around the reserve, fortunatly this specie of bird is not in endangered