Birds of Prey

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 […]

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

The roadside hawk (scientifically known as Rupornis magnirostris) is a small bird of prey native to Central and South America. These birds are aptly named for their favorite places to perch – on phone poles, wires, and posts in fields on the side of roads. Despite how close they reside near to human settlements, the

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 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