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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through bird books trying to find the most amazing birds of prey, then you can’t go far wrong with this next candidate: the Collared Sparrowhawk. Native to Australia and the surrounding New Guinea islands, this bird is an expert in hunting small birds. Not only does this beast have
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As you can probably guess from the name, the ornate hawk-eagle is a bird with a huge amount of style. From the elegant crest to the impressive banding, the ornate hawk-eagle is an incredible sight as it glides around the forests of Central America. A voracious predator and a surprisingly involved parent, this ultimate guide
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The Indian spotted eagle (Clanga hastata) is a large bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. Native to parts of South Asia, the Indian spotted eagle is a vulnerable species whose population figures are slowly declining. As a result of this, information about the species is somewhat limited, despite how widely known the eagle is.
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Appearance Closely related to harriers (hence the name), the African Harrier-Hawk is a bird that typically tends to grow to a relatively large length of 60-66cm, which is the equivalent to around 23.5 to 26inches. As for the wingspan, the average span usually reaches 160cm (or 5 ft 3 inches) although this can vary slightly
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The White-Tailed Hawk, also known in scientific circles as Geranoaetus albicaudatus, is a grassland, prairie, and desert-dwelling hawk species native to several areas within the United States and South America. But there’s so much more to the white-tailed hawk than this basic bio! In fact, there’s so much to learn about Geranoaetus albicaudatus that we’ve
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