It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The Semi-plumbeous Hawk is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
* Kleine Bonte Buizerd - Semi-plumbeous Hawk - Leucopternis semiplumbea Asturina: * Grijze Buizerd - Gray Hawk / Grey Hawk - Asturina nitida Harpyhaliaetus: * Kransarend - Crowned (Solitary) Eagle - Harpyhaliaetus coronatus * Harpy Eagle Phylogenetics: Harpyhaliaetus coronatus * Heremietarend - Black Solitary Eagle - Harpyhaliaetus solitarius Harpia: * Harpy More