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Chaco Eagle
Buteogallus coronatus
Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) — Birds of Prey of South America.
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The Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in South America. Adults weigh 3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Buteogallus
- Species coronatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chaco Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Chaco Eagle is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e Bolivia, Paraguay and s Brazil to c Argentina.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3 kg, with a wing length of about 53.3 cm and a tail of around 26.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4.2 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chaco Eagle?
The Chaco Eagle is a very large bird that weighs around 3 kg.
Where does the Chaco Eagle live?
The Chaco Eagle is found across South America with a range covering SA e Bolivia, Paraguay and s Brazil to c Argentina, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Chaco Eagle belong to?
The Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Chaco Eagle eat?
The Chaco Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Chaco Eagle migrate?
The Chaco Eagle is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Chaco Eagle endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Chaco Eagle make?
1 real field recording of the Chaco Eagle — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Chaco Eagle's range?
The Chaco Eagle has a mapped global range of about 4.2 million km².
Conservation
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