The White-Headed Vulture, scientifically known as Trigonoceps occipitalis is a part of the Accipitridae bird family which stems back to the Paleogene period. The existence of the White-headed Vulture is in rapid decline from West Africa to Southern Africa. Their rapid decline has come about as a result of numerous factors including indirect poisoning as […]
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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
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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
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The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), sometimes also referred to as the black-shouldered kite, is a small bird of prey from the Accipitridae family, known for hovering over open grasslands. One of the most distinctive features of this bird is the black plumage on the tip of the wings, which gives it its name. But what
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The hooded vulture can seem like a scary creature, with the strange bare face and hunger for carcasses. However, they’re a surprisingly welcoming bird that often makes a home alongside humans. They may never make good companions, but they do a remarkable job of clearing up food waste. Sadly, the population of hooded vultures has
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The long-crested eagle is an African bird of prey that belongs to the Accipitridae (eagle) family. The species was until recently thought to be monotypic, which means that there are no subspecies of its biological genus, but some biologists have posited, the as yet unproven theory that the long-crested eagle is part of a clade
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The Himalayan Vulture, also known commonly as the Himalayan Griffon Vulture, is an old world vulture that is native to the Himalayas, and the Tibetan Plateau region. It is one of the two largest old world vultures we have nowadays, and it is a true raptor bird. Sadly, it is classed as Near Threatened on
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If you’ve ever been privileged to gaze over the skies of South America, you might have been lucky enough to spot the dark and brooding shape of a black and chestnut eagle, commonly known as Isidor’s Eagle. This eagle has a very distinctive look, with a sharp hooked beak and plumed head. These eagles have
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The Cape Vulture, also known as the Kolbe’s Vulture, the Cape Griffon, and Gyps coprotheres, is the world’s third-largest Old-World vulture. It is the only indigenous vulture species in southern Africa and the largest raptor in the country. Appearance A mature Cape Vulture has creamy-buff plumage with blackish-brown flying feathers and rectrices. Its scapulars and
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The majestic Verreaux eagle is a fascinating member of the bird of prey family. Its scientific name is Aquild and is named after Jules Verreaux, who was a French botanist and visited Africa in the 18th century. It’s a large, jet black bird and resides in South and East Africa amongst the mountainous areas. The
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