Birds
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza.jpg

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

100
18 hours ago
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
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.
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza.jpg
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza 2.jpg
File:Black-chested buzzard-eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus australis) in flight Chingaza 3.jpg
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
File:Geranoaetus melanoleucus portrait.jpg
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.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
977 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
18 hours ago

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Circus macrosceles Keulemans.jpg
100

Malagasy Harrier

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Small Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Butastur liventer.jpg
100

Rufous-winged Buzzard

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Chinese Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Gyps rueppelli 320147265.jpg
100

Rüppell's Griffon

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Slaty-mantled Goshawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Nisaetus alboniger -Jurong Bird Park, Singapore-6a.jpg
100

Blyth's Hawk-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Sulawesi Honey-buzzard

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Black Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus) (5783752962).jpg
100

Black Hawk-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites