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Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus ornatus

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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4 Comments

Thanks so much for your comment, kdp..

kdpicturemaker
kdpicturemaker 9 years ago

Wonderful species and great mystery in this image.

That´s right, it looks cool..

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 9 years ago

Like the half -hidden look in this picture!

Jonathan Sequeira
Spotted by
Jonathan Sequeira

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 5, 2014
Submitted on May 5, 2014

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