Solitary Eagle
NameSolitary Eagle
Common NameSolitary Eagle
Scientific NameButeogallus solitarius
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)165
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)2850
Plumage DetailsAdults are uniformly dark slate-grey over the entire body, with a short, black tail crossed by a single broad white band. The cere and legs are bright yellow. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, with a more barred tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a loud, far-carrying, high-pitched whistle, often described as a 'wheee-ooo' or a series of whistles.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions from southern Mexico through Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and into South America, extending through the Andes to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featureslarge size, dark slate-grey plumage, single broad white tail band (adults), yellow cere and legs, robust build, mountain forest habitat
Description
The Solitary Eagle is a large, robust raptor characterized by its dark slate-grey plumage and powerful build. It inhabits humid montane forests, often found perched conspicuously on high branches or soaring above the canopy.
