Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle
Geranoaetus melanoleucus
This powerful raptor inhabits open foothills, mountains, scrublands, and grasslands across southern South America. It soars on broad wings before dropping onto mammals, birds, and reptiles with formidable talons. Despite its large size, it often spends long periods perched on exposed rocks or trees while scanning the ground below.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle