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Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus ornatus

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Description:

This is a medium-large raptor, at about 56–68.5 cm in length, 117–142 cm across the wings and weighing about 960-1,650 g . It has a prominent pointed crest, raised when excited, a black bill, broad wings and a long rounded tail.

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PublishedMay 5, 2014

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