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Birds of Prey

Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus ornatus

• epic
• 60 km/h
• Near Threatened

Ambushes birds mid-flight from dense forest. One of the most ornately patterned raptors in the Americas.

Population

About 50,000–499,999 mature individuals, declining

Habitat

Tall humid tropical forest

Fun fact

It can take prey several times its own weight with its powerful feet and talons.

Range

Mexico through Central America and northern South America to northern Argentina

Diet

Medium-to-large birds, mammals, and reptiles

Size

0.63 m

Wingspan

1.3 m

Lifespan

20 years