Black-chested Buzzard-eagle
Geranoaetus melanoleucus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geranoaetus-melanoleucus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chested Buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 99.2 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-chested Buzzard-eagle is a large, powerful hawk of open Andean landscapes and adjacent lowlands in South America, from Colombia south to Tierra del Fuego. It has a distinctive dark grey breast and blackish upperparts contrasting with white underparts barred with grey. It inhabits open and semi-open country including grasslands, shrubby hillsides, and forest edges, feeding on rabbits, rodents, and other medium-sized vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 99.2 cm | 39.1 in |
| Weight | 2457.25 g | 86.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 30 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Geranoaetus |
| Species | Geranoaetus melanoleucus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse aguia |
| German | Aguja |
| Indonesian | Elang dada-hitam |
| Japanese | ワシノスリ |
| Portuguese | Águia-chilena |
| Russian | Агуйа |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng đen Buzzard |
Distribution
Black-chested Buzzard-eagle has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family