The ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) is a fairly large bird of prey from the tropical Americas. Formerly, some authorities referred to this species as the crested hawk-eagle, a name that …

Uncommon, spectacular, crested eagle of tropical forest in the lowlands and foothills. Most frequently seen soaring in mid-late morning, but when hunting perches at all levels in the …

The Ornate Hawk-eagle is a Neotropical rainforest species, though it is also found in pine forests, particularly in Mexico and Belize. These birds live at low to medium elevations, where they can …

The ornate hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus ) is a fairly large bird of prey from the tropical Americas. Formerly, some authorities referred to this species as the crested hawk-eagle, a …

The Ornate Hawk-Eagle is aptly named, with piercing golden eyes and striking black, white, and chestnut plumage. This extraordinary raptor also has a crest of long black feathers, which the …

The Ornate Hawk-eagle is an uncommon and threatened bird of prey found in rainforests and montane forests throughout Central America, but with a more fragmented range in South …

Information about the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation, and taxonomy of Ornate Hawk Eagles (Spizaetus ornatus), along with a physical description, images, audio, and video

Ornate Hawk-Eagles stand out from other raptors with their impressive crest that looks like an elegant crown in adults, and a punk hairdo over the white-headed and black-bodied juveniles.

58-67 cm. Large, brown-and-white hawk-eagle. Black crown and occipital crest, with chestnut on the sides of the head and hindneck extending to sides of breast.

This species is in moderately rapid decline as a consequence of the loss, fragmentation and degradation of forests within its range, as well as hunting pressure. It is therefore assessed as …