Harpyhaliaetus
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Harpyhaliaetus is a genus of eagle
s. Recent studies have shown that the Solitary Eagle is closely related to the black-hawk
s, in particular the Savanna Hawk
(Buteogallus meridionalis) which is smaller and browner but otherwise very similar to "Harpyhaliaetus". Therefore, this genus may be merged into that of the black-hawks.
It contains the following species:
Eagle
Eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. Most of the more than 60 species occur in Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, just two species can be found in the United States and Canada, nine more in...
s. Recent studies have shown that the Solitary Eagle is closely related to the black-hawk
Buteogallus
Buteogallus is a genus of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. All members of this genus are essentially Neotropical, but the distribution of a single species extends slightly into extreme southern USA. Most are known as black-hawks or mangrove-hawks...
s, in particular the Savanna Hawk
Savanna Hawk
The Savanna Hawk is a large raptor found in open savanna and swamp edges. It was formerly placed in the genus Heterospizias. It breeds from Panama and Trinidad south to Bolivia, Uruguay and central Argentina....
(Buteogallus meridionalis) which is smaller and browner but otherwise very similar to "Harpyhaliaetus". Therefore, this genus may be merged into that of the black-hawks.
It contains the following species:
- Crowned Solitary EagleCrowned Solitary EagleThe Crowned Solitary Eagle , typically known simply as the Crowned Eagle is an endangered bird of prey from eastern and central South America...
, Harpyhaliaetus coronatus - Montane Solitary Eagle, Harpyhaliaetus solitarius