Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Crested Eagle
Morphnus guianensis
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The crested eagle (Morphnus guianensis) is a large neotropical eagle, the only member of the genus Morphnus. The crested eagle can grow up to 89 cm (35 in) long, with a wingspan up to 176 cm (69 in), and weigh up to 3 kg (6.6 lb). The plumage varies between a light brownish-gray to sooty gray or even blackish in some cases. It has a white throat and a dark spot on the crest and a small dark mask across the eyes.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Forest of eastern Guatemala to northeastern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Crested eagle
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
