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Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

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The Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle is a large and striking raptor of South America, characterized by its black chest and white belly. It is a powerful predator of open country and mountains.
Where to spot
Widespread across South America, especially in the Andes and coastal regions, from Venezuela to Tierra del Fuego. It inhabits open montane habitats, grasslands, and coasts.
How to spot
Look for its large size, broad wings, and striking black chest contrasting with a white belly and tail. Often seen soaring at great heights, utilizing mountain updrafts.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen soaring high on thermals or perched on cliffs and prominent vantage points. Observable year-round.
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File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) landing Chingaza.jpg
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Hawk Conservancy.jpg
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Monumento Natural do Rio São Francisco 1.jpg
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File:Águila mora (Geranoaetus melanoleucus) juvenil, Uruguay, 2021.jpg
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) landing Chingaza.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Hawk Conservancy.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus, Monumento Natural do Rio São Francisco 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus portrait.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Águila mora (Geranoaetus melanoleucus) juvenil, Uruguay, 2021.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its name, it is genetically closer to the Variable Hawk and White-tailed Hawk than to true eagles, showcasing convergent evolution in large raptors.
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