Black-and-chestnut Eagle

About the Black-and-chestnut Eagle

The black-and-chestnut eagle, also known as Isidor's eagle, is a large South American species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is often placed in the monotypic genus Oroaetus. However, recent genetic testing indicates that this species is fairly closely related to Spizaetus species and thus the species should be included in that genus. The black-and-chestnut eagle is a typical forest raptor, hunting primarily small to medium-sized mammals and birds and constructing a large nest in a tall tree. Unfortunately, the twin causes of habitat destruction and persecution have caused population declines and the black-and-chestnut eagle is considered to be an Endangered species by the…

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What the Black-and-chestnut Eagle sounds like

Where the Black-and-chestnut Eagle lives

When to see the Black-and-chestnut Eagle

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Black-and-white Hawk-EagleSpizaetus melanoleucusAs its name suggests, this is a black and white eagle, resembling the small typical eagles sometimes separated in "Hieraaetus". Ornate Hawk-EagleSpizaetus ornatusThis is a medium to large-sized species of raptor, but small for an eagle. Black Hawk-EagleSpizaetus tyrannusThe black hawk-eagle is 58–70 cm (23–27.5 in) long and weighs about 900 to 1,300 grams (2.0 to 2.9 pounds).