Cassin's Hawk-Eagle
NameCassin's Hawk-Eagle
Common NameCassin's Hawk-Eagle
Scientific NameAquila africana
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)117.5
Length (cm)55.5
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark brown to black head, back, and upperwings, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts. The tail is dark with several broad white bands, and the cere and feet are yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, whistling calls or a rapid, repeated 'ki-ki-ki-ki-ki'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, extending to Uganda and northern Angola.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage, Dark head contrasting with white body, Banded tail, Yellow cere and feet, Forest habitat
Description
The Cassin's Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized raptor characterized by its striking black and white plumage. It is a forest-dwelling bird that typically hunts from a perch, preying on other birds and small mammals.
