Crested Eagle
NameCrested Eagle
Common NameCrested Eagle
Scientific NameMorphnus guianensis
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)155
Length (cm)80
Weight (g)2375
Plumage DetailsAdults have a distinctive shaggy grey crest, dark grey to blackish upperparts, and a pale, often rufous-tinged chest and belly with fine dark barring. The head is grey, and the tail is dark with several broad white bands.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent, but can produce a series of loud, high-pitched whistles or screams, particularly during the breeding season.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent shaggy crest, large size, dark upperparts, pale, barred underparts, powerful build, forest habitat
Description
The Crested Eagle is a large, powerful neotropical raptor characterized by its prominent shaggy crest. It inhabits dense lowland rainforests, where it hunts arboreal mammals and large birds.
