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 …
The African Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that belongs to the Accipitridae (Eagle) family. Officially known as the Aquila spilogaster, these special birds are found in parts of tropical Sub-Saharan Africa. The African Hawk-Eagle is most commonly known for its distinctive call. Here is the ultimate guide to the African Hawk-Eagle! Appearance African …
The Booted Eagles (Hieraaetus pennatus and also classified as Aquila pennata) is a bird of prey with a wide population in the Palearctic and southern Asia. Largely migratory, this medium-sized raptor migrates to the tropics of Africa and other regions of Asia during the winter months. A small group of the breeding population also head …
If you’ve ever seen any pictures of the pied harrier, you’ll definitely want to learn more about this wonderful bird. This is a savage predator, but one that is also very protective of its family and will often nest for life. This bird is not very aggressive to humans and thankfully there are plenty still …
If you’ve ever been interested in birds of prey, then we would suggest that you take a moment to contemplate the amazing grey-faced buzzard. This creature is frankly incredible, with a large grey head – as is its namesake – black breast and brown back and upper wings. You certainly won’t mistake this one in …
Appearance Shikra is the name given to a small bird of prey that belongs to the Accipitridae family. There are several sub-species and it is often referred to as the little banded goshawk, the Indian sparrowhawk, or the little banded sparrowhawk. Typically, this small raptor is between 26 and 30cm long. Its wings are short …
If you can manage to catch a glimpse of the spotted harrier as it glides around Australia, then you’re in for a treat. It flies methodically as it hunts for prey, scouting the ground with wings outstretched. Intricate patterning from the crown to the tip of the tail makes the spotted harrier quite the sight. …
