Black Hawk-eagle
Spizaetus tyrannus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="spizaetus-tyrannus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.9 cm and a weight of 1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
The Black Hawk-eagle is a large, powerful forest raptor with black plumage, a prominent crest, yellow cere, and barred flight feathers visible in flight. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil, ranging from lowland rainforest to montane cloud forest. It preys on medium-sized birds, mammals, and reptiles, hunting within the forest canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.9 cm | 30.3 in |
| Weight | 1024.0 g | 36.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 40-44 days. Fledging: 61-90 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Spizaetus |
| Species | Spizaetus tyrannus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب الباز الأسود |
| French | Aigle tyran |
| German | Tyrannenhaubenadler |
| Japanese | クロクマタカ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-pega-macaco |
| Spanish | águila-azor negra |
| Vietnamese | Diều đen |
Distribution
Black Hawk-eagle has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family