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| − | + | [[Image:Black_Hawk-Eagle.jpg|thumb|right|550px|Photo by {{user|pbono|Peter R. Bono}} (Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.) <br />Along Manu Road, above Pilcopata (760m), [[Peru]], August 2008]]; | |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[: Category:Spizaetus|Spizaetus]] tyrannus |
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | In flight, the impression is dominated by the strong barring on wings and tail. The flight feathers near the body are shorter than those further out on the wing, making the jizz somethat butterfly-like | + | [[Image:Pacaya Jul07 1062.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|JorgePeru|JorgePeru}}<br />National Reserve Pacaya Samiria, Iquitos, [[Peru]], July 2007]] |
| + | In flight, the impression is dominated by the strong barring on wings and tail. The flight feathers near the body are shorter than those further out on the wing, making the jizz somethat butterfly-like. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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From [[Mexico]] through [[Central America]] to [[Trinidad]], [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]]. Avoids larger mountains and in [[South America]] mostly east of the Andes. | From [[Mexico]] through [[Central America]] to [[Trinidad]], [[Brazil]] and [[Argentina]]. Avoids larger mountains and in [[South America]] mostly east of the Andes. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Two subspecies are recognized | + | ====Subspecies==== |
| + | Two subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | ||
| + | *''S. t. serus'': | ||
| + | :*Forests of southern [[Mexico]] to north-eastern [[Argentina]] and [[Brazil]]; winters in [[Trinidad]] | ||
| + | *''S. t. tyrannus'': | ||
| + | :*Eastern and southern [[Brazil]] to extreme north-eastern [[Argentina]] (Misiones) | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Disturbed secondary humid forest at ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation. | |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | Mostly seen when soaring, often high above the canopy; sometimes gives its characteristic call when soaring. Hunts from perches, from which it catches mammals and birds. | + | Mostly seen when soaring, often high above the canopy; sometimes gives its characteristic call when soaring. |
| − | + | ====Diet==== | |
| − | + | Hunts from perches, from which it catches mammals and birds. | |
===Vocalisation=== | ===Vocalisation=== | ||
| − | + | {{Audio|Black Hawk Eagle Regua 09h58m30s01sep2008.mp3}} | |
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Recording by {{user|Andrew+Whitehouse|Andrew Whitehouse}} | Recording by {{user|Andrew+Whitehouse|Andrew Whitehouse}} | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#BF Member observations | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{GSearch|"Spizaetus tyrannus" {{!}} "Black Hawk-Eagle"}} | ||
| + | {{GS-checked}}1 | ||
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| + | <br /> | ||
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| + | *[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/blackhawk-eagle.html Arthur Grosset's Birds] | ||
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[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Spizaetus]] [[Category:Bird Songs]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Spizaetus]] [[Category:Bird Songs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:06, 27 June 2023
Photo by Peter R. Bono (Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.)
Along Manu Road, above Pilcopata (760m), Peru, August 2008
Along Manu Road, above Pilcopata (760m), Peru, August 2008
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Spizaetus tyrannus
Identification
In flight, the impression is dominated by the strong barring on wings and tail. The flight feathers near the body are shorter than those further out on the wing, making the jizz somethat butterfly-like.
Distribution
From Mexico through Central America to Trinidad, Brazil and Argentina. Avoids larger mountains and in South America mostly east of the Andes.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized[1]:
- S. t. serus:
- S. t. tyrannus:
Habitat
Disturbed secondary humid forest at ca. 622 m (2,042 ft) elevation.
Behaviour
Mostly seen when soaring, often high above the canopy; sometimes gives its characteristic call when soaring.
Diet
Hunts from perches, from which it catches mammals and birds.
Vocalisation
Recording by Andrew Whitehouse
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black Hawk-Eagle. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 18 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black_Hawk-Eagle
External Links
GSearch checked for 2020 platform.1
