Appearance The Zone-tailed Hawk is a grayish black color in appearance, and typically has underbellies that feature bold black and white bars that create a striking and eye-catching pattern. As for the tail, the Zone-tailed Hawk tends to have a blackish tail with subtly white bands, with greyish flight feathers that stand out from the …
The Palm-Nut vulture (Gypohierax angolensis), also known as the vulturine fish eagle, is a large-sized bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. This family also includes a wide range of other diurnal raptors such as buzzards, vultures, eagles, kites, and harriers. However, the palm-nut vulture is the only member of the genus Gypohierax. Distantly related …
The upland buzzard (Buteo hemilasius) is a bird of prey in the Accipitridae family that lives across the majority of Asia. This is a raptor of the least concern that is known for migrating to avoid snowy areas that cover the tracks of prey. With a similar plumage to other birds of prey like the …
The Fiji goshawk (Accipiter rufitorques) is a bird of prey species in the Accipitridae family that is endemic to Fiji. These adorable birds of prey are most notably known for their piercing amber eyes, unique gray and peach coloring, and distinctive call. Although these birds have a conservation status of Least Concern, there is limited …
Despite its name and its long legs, a Crane Hawk is not a combination of a crane and a hawk but simply a species of hawk. But while its long legs remind one of a crane, its ability to bend its leg both backwards and forwards to grab its prey is also reminiscent of mechanical …
When one thinks of birds of prey, the first thing that comes to mind is often a windswept eagle soaring high in the mountains or swooping through the grey ravines of the rockies. However there are birds of prey in various climates, and one of the most interesting is the Hook Billed Kite, which has …
Have you ever sat in a group of friends and wanted to have that little bit of trivia that will really impress them? Then why not dazzle them at the next social function or family gathering by whipping out some fun facts about the Cuban native bird: the Cuban kite? This creature is unique to …
If you’ve ever been remotely interested in birds of prey, then you might already come across the Ayres’ Hawk-eagle. This bird really represents what we all think of when we picture an eagle. With a mottled plumage, a noble hooked beak and a majestic wingspan, you can be sure that it will strike awe and …
If you’ve ever been to Australia and seen the Letter-Winged Kite, then you’ll certainly have done a double-take. This bird is one of the most stunning, probably not just in terms of birds, but the whole animal kingdom. Let’s delve a little deeper, shall we? This bird has a very distinctive M-shaped pattern on the …
If you ever find yourself trekking through Africa, mainly in Angola, Namibia and Ethiopia, and happen to look up into the clear blue sky, you might find a shape cruising the plains with upward curved wingtips. If you do, then you might just have spotted the Augur Buzzard. This is a very large bird of …
