The black harrier is a small bird of prey native to Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. This is a bird that appears to be all black, however, when in flight its white plumage becomes visible. The black harrier is a medium-sized bird that appears to be very similar to other harriers. This is a breed …
The Whistling Kite also scientifically known as Haliastur Sphenurus is a part of the Accipitridae family. This bird of prey is known for the distinctive, loud whistling sound it makes, giving it its name the ‘whistling’ kite. This raptor is also known as the whistling eagle or whistling hawk due to its significant appearance which …
The Lizard Buzzard or Kaupifalco Monogrammicus is a bird of prey. Despite its buzzard name, it is more closely related to Accipiter hawks rather than Buteo buzzards. Belonging to the family Accipitridae, Lizard buzzards breed in tropical Africa, south of the Sahara. The Lizard buzzard is a bird of open woodland and builds its stick …
Appearance The Hawaiian Hawk, otherwise known as Buteo Solitarius, is a bird that hails from the forests of Hawaii – and was once seen as a symbol of royalty! As the only native Hawk in Hawaii, the Hawaiin Hawk can be seen in two varying color patterns, which include either a dark, brownish color or …
The Crested Eagle, not to be confused with the Long-Crested Eagle or the Crested Serpent Eagle, is a large Neotropical bird of prey. It is also the only member of the Morphnus genus. If you want to learn more about this magnificent bird of prey, you’ve come to the right place! Below, you will find …
White-Rumped vultures (Gyps bengalensis) are Old World vultures native to the South and Southeastern regions of Asia. Listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2000, their populations have declined significantly over the years. One common cause of earth for these magnificent birds is kidney failure due to diclofenac poisoning. Once considered as …
The Black-breasted Buzzard is an animal that is a raptor that is native to Australia. Like a lot of buzzards, this animal is a very keen hunter, able to scope out prey from many miles away. You can be sure that this bird has one of the best sights that you can find, with razor-sharp …
Please welcome the Barred Hawk (Morphnarchus princeps). Found in Costa Rica, Columbia, Panama, Ecuador, and Peru, this bird of prey usually frequents moist montane forests, heavily forested foothills, and sometimes lower inclines. More often than not, the Barred hawk dwells between 900 and 1,600 meters of elevation. This superlative bird feeds on a range of …
The Black-And-White Hawk-Eagle is a bird that is found in both the eagle and the hawk families. They are found throughout the tropical part of North America, from the south of Mexico to the border of Argentina. This species is known for its white head and neck, which contrasts quite sharply with its dark brown …
The mountain buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) is an East African bird of prey. This is a fairly small buzzard that was once considered the same species as the forest buzzard, and as a result of this, there is little research about the now singular species of the mountain buzzard. As their name suggests, these buzzards are …
