Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus)
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buteo / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
BDB4D8File size:
50.2 MB (1.3 MB Compressed download)Releases:
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3426 x 5120 px | 29 x 43.3 cm | 11.4 x 17.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2009Location:
ArgentinaMore information:
The Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus), also known as the Tyrant Hawk-Eagle, is a species of eagle found from central Mexico to eastern Peru, the south of Brazil, and far northern Argentina. 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.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.