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Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

Geranoaetus melanoleucus

Photo by zapabio
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I saw it flying over the car on our way back from Vinã del Mar to Santiago. The species is also know as Chilean Blue Eagle. This is a huge eagle-like "buzzard". It has a total length of 60–80 cm and a wingspan of 149–200 cm.

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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