Black-and-white Hawk-eagle
Spizaetus melanoleucus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="spizaetus-melanoleucus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-white Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.1 cm and a weight of 880.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black-and-white Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized raptor of humid lowland and foothill forests from Mexico through Central and South America. It has crisp black upperparts, white underparts, and a short crest. It hunts birds, lizards, and small mammals in the forest interior and canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.1 cm | 31.5 in |
| Weight | 880.25 g | 31.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Spizaetus |
| Species | Spizaetus melanoleucus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب بازية خرجاء |
| Chinese | 黑白鷹鵰 |
| French | Aigle noir et blanc |
| German | Elsteradler |
| Japanese | セグロクマタカ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-pato |
| Spanish | águila-azor blanquinegra |
Distribution
Black-and-white Hawk-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