Blyth's Hawk-Eagle
Blyth's Hawk-Eagle
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Blyth's Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized, striking raptor found in Southeast Asia, characterized by its prominent crest and bold black and white plumage. It inhabits humid forests and woodlands.
Where to spot
Lowland and montane forests, woodlands, and sometimes cultivated areas with tall trees across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and other smaller islands.
How to spot
Look for its striking black upperparts, white underparts with black barring on flanks and thighs, and a prominent black crest. Its white throat is also noticeable, especially when calling or perched.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen soaring over forests or perched on exposed branches at forest edges.
Where to spot
Lowland and montane forests, woodlands, and sometimes cultivated areas with tall trees across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and other smaller islands.
How to spot
Look for its striking black upperparts, white underparts with black barring on flanks and thighs, and a prominent black crest. Its white throat is also noticeable, especially when calling or perched.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen soaring over forests or perched on exposed branches at forest edges.
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Its name honors Edward Blyth, an English zoologist. Its black and white plumage makes it quite distinctive and easily recognizable among hawk-eagles in its range.
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