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What the Black Hawk-Eagle sounds like
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The 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). It has black plumage with varying patterns on its wings and body, and white speckling in places. It has barred wings, slightly elliptical in shape, and a long, narrow tail which is rarely fanned. The four grey bars on the tail are distinctive to the black hawk-eagle, as is the white line seen slightly above the bird's eye. While flying, the broadness and shortness of the wings become apparent. While in flight, the bird's tail is typically kept closed.
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When to see the Black Hawk-Eagle
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Black Hawk-Eagle
The map shades 20 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Black Hawk-Eagle
The black hawk-eagle, also known as the tyrant hawk-eagle, is a species of eagle found from central Mexico through Central America into the south of Brazil to Colombia, eastern Peru, and as far as northern Argentina. There are two known subspecies, S.t. tyrannus, which is found in Southeastern Brazil and Northeastern Argentina, and the slightly smaller S. t. serus, which can be found elsewhere throughout the species' range. Its preferred habitats include humid and moist forests close to rivers, and several types of woodland. It is uncommon to fairly common throughout most of its range.
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Easily confused with
Ornate Hawk-EagleSpizaetus ornatusThis is a medium to large-sized species of raptor, but small for an eagle.
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".
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).
Side by side: Black Eagle vs Black Hawk-Eagle · Bearded Vulture vs Black Hawk-Eagle · Black Hawk-Eagle vs Ornate Hawk-Eagle · Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle vs Black Hawk-Eagle · Black-and-chestnut Eagle vs Black Hawk-Eagle
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