While perhaps not as famous as many other hawks which roam the Americas, the short tailed hawk is a very interesting bird of prey and one of the most majestic and uncommon sights among hawks, particularly in central and southern America. Birds of prey are known for their keen eyesight, excellent hunting capabilities and considerable …
Crowned hawk-eagles are considered the most powerful African raptors. They possess the power and strength to kill anything up to 44 lbs (20 kg). Not only are they considered the most powerful, but they are also the largest eagle in Africa. The crowned hawk-eagle belongs to the Accipitridae family and is the coconatus species. Their …
If you’ve ever been backpacking through the forest of Asia, then you might have spotted a ghostly bird with dark feathers sticking out the top of its head. Well, if you have, then the chances are that you’ve spotted Jerdon’s Baza. This creature is a beautiful and deadly hawk, it can often be seen perching …
The Ridgway’s hawk (scientifically known as Buteo ridgwayi) is a Caribbean bird of prey endemic to Hispaniola. The species’ unique name was given to commemorate the ornithologist Robert Rigdway, who was the first curator of birds at the United States National Museum. Sadly, this species has a conservation status of Critically Endangered due to constant …
Buteo galapagoensis, or as it’s more commonly known the Galapagos hawk, is a large bird of prey that is found in most of the Galapagos Islands. Appearance While it is similar in appearance to a number of other American species of hawk, namely the red-tailed hawk and the Swainson’s hawk. The Galapagos hawk is physically …
The brown goshawk is a bird that is native to Australia and the surrounding islands such as Fiji, New Caledonia and New Guinea. This is found in the dense forest of eucalyptus trees, as well as the farmland and other urban areas. This bird is large and brown, hence its namesake. The male and the …
Hawks are outstanding birds of prey [raptors] and provide a fascinating study for bird lovers. The Gundlach hawk is from the Accipitridae family, known for their hooked bills. They have a wingspan of 74-84 cm (29-33 inches) and are approximately 40-46 cm (15-18 inches) long. They are native to Cuba but are very rare. Seeing one …
Appearance The Savanna Hawk is a bird of prey that has very long and broad wings that are usually as long as the body. The Savanna Hawk usually stands at around 46-61cm in length (which works out to 18-24 inches) in length, and will usually weigh around 845g (which is around 1.8lbs), although do keep …
Bat hawks have the scientific name Macheiramphus Alcinus. They are a raptor that is found in a specific corner of the globe. They are a unique and intriguing avian species with a lot of interesting and unique traits. Today, we will tell you all you need to know about the Bat Hawk. Appearance Adult Bat …
The scientific name for this species of bird is Accipiter superciliosus. They are a monotypic species, meaning that there are no variations on this species of bird. Appearance The appearance of this bird varies according to its age and gender. Younger tiny hawks tend to be a grey-brown color on the top of their bodies, …
