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Crested Eagle

Morphnus guianensis

The Crested Eagle is a powerful bird with a striking crest on its head. It has sharp talons and strong wings, making it a skilled hunter in the forests of South America.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Crested Eagle is a large, powerful raptor recognized by its distinctive shaggy, erectile crest, giving it a helmeted look. It has dark gray-brown plumage with a paler, finely barred belly and bright yellow, powerful talons. Its long, broad tail is also barred.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAccipitriformesFamilyAccipitridaeGenusMorphnus
Crested Eagle
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Crested Eagle

Category

Birds

Rarity

Rare

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

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Interesting facts

Crested Eagles are super important for keeping their rainforest healthy.

Seeing one is a huge treat; they are among the rarest rainforest eagles!

Their massive talons are nearly as long as a human finger!

These powerful birds build enormous stick nests, sometimes meters wide.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Talons

Crested Eagle can crush prey because of its incredibly strong, sharp talons that help them grip even slippery animals.

Ability

Stealthy Flight

Crested Eagle can surprise prey because its broad wings allow for silent, powerful glides through dense forest canopies.

Ability

Jungle Eyesight

Crested Eagle has incredibly sharp eyesight that helps them spot tiny movements of animals hidden far below in the trees.

Measurements & details

Length
71-91 cm
Wingspan
147-182 cm
Weight
1.75-4.5 kg
Lifespan
20-30 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
42-48 days

Diet & Feeding

A mighty hunter, this eagle uses its sharp talons to catch mammals and reptiles living in the rainforest canopy.

Primary Foods

  • Monkeys
  • Sloths
  • Opossums
  • Snakes
  • Large lizards

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Mantled Howler Monkey

Alouatta palliata

Often preys on this canopy-dwelling primate in its forest home.

hunts

Brown-throated Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

A common food item for the eagle due to its slow movement.

hunts

Common Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

Captures these nocturnal arboreal mammals from the trees.

shelters

Kapok Tree

Ceiba pentandra

Often builds its massive nests in the tallest emergent trees.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

3/5 · Moderate

Always watch birds from a distance and do not disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Crested Eagle?

71-91 cm

What is Crested Eagle's wingspan?

147-182 cm

How much does Crested Eagle weigh?

1.75-4.5 kg

How long does Crested Eagle live?

20-30 years

How fast can Crested Eagle move?

80 km/h

What does Crested Eagle eat?

A mighty hunter, this eagle uses its sharp talons to catch mammals and reptiles living in the rainforest canopy.

Where is Crested Eagle usually found?

Forests

How does Crested Eagle hunt?

Ambush

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