The mangrove black hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus subtilis) is a neotropical bird of prey in the family Accipitridae native to South and Central America.

[2] The mangrove black hawk is a resident breeding bird from eastern Panama, through western Colombia and Ecuador, to far north-western Peru.

Previously, it was incorrectly believed to occur as far north as Mexico, but all individuals from western Panama and northwards are nominate common black hawk.

Their underparts are buff to whitish with dark blotches, and the tail has a number of black and white bars.

This species is often seen soaring, with occasional lazy flaps, and has a talon-touching aerial courtship display.