Chaco Eagle
Buteogallus coronatus
EndangeredAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Chaco eagle or crowned solitary eagle, is an endangered bird of prey from eastern and central South America. Typically it is known simply as the crowned eagle, which leads to potential confusion with the African Stephanoaetus coronatus. Due to its rarity, not much is known about its biology or population.
Fun Fact
It is one of the largest raptors in the Neotropics and normally weighs around 2.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in semi open habitats such as open mixed grasslands, brushlands, savannahs, marshes and open woodlands.
Diet
Preys on armadillos such as pichis (Zaedyus pichiy) and nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) as well as Andes skunks (Conepatus chinga).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease