Aigle tyran

Aigle tyran

Spizaetus tyrannus

Least Concern
Envergure
76,9 cm
Poids
1024,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

The Aigle tyran (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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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
Envergure 76,9 cm 30.3 in
Poids 1024,0 g 36.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 40-44 days. Fledging: 61-90 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Spizaetus
Espèces 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

Aigle tyran has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Aigle tyran endangered?
The Aigle tyran has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Aigle tyran nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 40-44 days. Fledging: 61-90 days.
How big is the Aigle tyran?
The Aigle tyran has a wingspan of 76.9 cm, weight of 1024.0 g.
What order and family does the Aigle tyran belong to?
The Aigle tyran (Spizaetus tyrannus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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