About the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle
The black-and-white hawk-eagle is a bird of prey species in the eagle and hawk family (Accipitridae). It is found throughout a large part of tropical America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
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As its name suggests, this is a black and white eagle, resembling the small typical eagles sometimes separated in "Hieraaetus". It is some 20–24 in (51–61 cm) long overall and weighs about 30 oz (850 g). The head, neck and body are white; a small crest forms a black spot on top of the head, and the area around the eyes, particularly towards the bill, is also black. The wings are black with a noticeable white leading edge, and the bird has a brownish tail barred black-dark grey and with white tip.
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Where the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle lives
When to see the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-and-chestnut EagleSpizaetus isidoriIt is a fairly large eagle and very large raptor at 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 in) in total length with a wingspan of 147 to 180 cm (4 ft 10 in to 5 ft 11 in).
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).
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