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Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Ornate Hawk-Eagle

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The Ornate Hawk-Eagle is a magnificent and brightly patterned raptor found in the Neotropics, known for its rich rufous and white plumage, black crest, and elaborate facial patterns. It is a powerful predator of birds and mammals.
Where to spot
Humid primary and mature secondary forests from southern Mexico south through Central and South America to northern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its striking rufous head and neck, prominent black crest, black upperparts, and white underparts with rufous barring. Listen for its loud, piercing calls, which often give away its presence.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen soaring high above the canopy or perched deep within the forest, often in the morning.
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File:Spizaetus ornatus 111811416.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizaetus ornatus 117009310.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizaetus ornatus 123203845.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizaetus ornatus 175228351.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Spizaetus ornatus 179284876.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its intricate plumage pattern, with bold barring and rufous tones, makes it one of the most beautiful and easily identifiable hawk-eagles in its range.
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