About the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle
The black-and-white hawk-eagle is a bird of prey species in the eagle and hawk family (Accipitridae). It is found throughout a large part of tropical America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Spizaetus melanoleucus |
| Species Codes | bawhae1, BAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle?
The black-and-white hawk-eagle is a bird of prey species in the eagle and hawk family (Accipitridae). It is found throughout a large part of tropical America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina....
Where can I report a Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawhae1, or on iNaturalist.
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