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Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus ornatus

The Ornate Hawk-Eagle is a beautiful bird with striking feathers and a sharp beak. It loves to soar high in the sky and can be found in tropical forests, where it hunts for small animals.

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Ornate Hawk-Eagle has striking plumage, featuring a prominent black crest and a dark head with rufous sides. Its underparts are white with intricate black barring, contrasting with its dark brown upperparts. It also has bright yellow feet and a strong yellow cere.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAccipitriformesFamilyAccipitridaeGenusSpizaetus
Ornate Hawk-Eagle
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Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Female Ornate Hawk-Eagles are noticeably larger and stronger than the males.

Its loud, whistling calls echo through the tropical rainforests where it lives!

These eagles construct enormous stick nests, sometimes over six feet wide and deep!

They grow a fabulous crest of black feathers that can be raised high when excited.

Special abilities

Ability

Jungle Vision

Ornate Hawk-Eagle has incredibly sharp eyesight that helps them spot well-camouflaged prey in dense forest.

Ability

Silent Hunter

Ornate Hawk-Eagle can fly quietly through thick branches to ambush unsuspecting animals from above.

Ability

Powerful Grab

Ornate Hawk-Eagle has razor-sharp talons that help them firmly grasp and carry their prey through the trees.

Measurements & details

Length
56-68 cm
Wingspan
117-147 cm
Weight
0.9-1.6 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Top Speed
120 km/h
Clutch Size
1-2
Incubation
44-48 days

Diet & Feeding

This powerful raptor is a carnivore, hunting a variety of medium-sized mammals and birds in the forest.

Primary Foods

  • Squirrel monkeys
  • Toucans
  • Opossums
  • Curassows
  • Agoutis
  • Large rodents

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri sciureus

A primary prey item in parts of its range.

hunts

Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

Preys on these colorful birds within the forest canopy.

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Young snakes can be prey for the eagle.

hunts

Brazilian Agouti

Dasyprocta leporina

Hunts these ground-dwelling rodents.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't disturb their nests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ornate Hawk-Eagle?

56-68 cm

What is Ornate Hawk-Eagle's wingspan?

117-147 cm

How much does Ornate Hawk-Eagle weigh?

0.9-1.6 kg

How long does Ornate Hawk-Eagle live?

15-20 years

How fast can Ornate Hawk-Eagle move?

120 km/h

What does Ornate Hawk-Eagle eat?

This powerful raptor is a carnivore, hunting a variety of medium-sized mammals and birds in the forest.

Where is Ornate Hawk-Eagle usually found?

Tropical forests

How does Ornate Hawk-Eagle hunt?

Ambush

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