Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Black-and-chestnut Eagle
Spizaetus isidori
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The black-and-chestnut eagle (Spizaetus isidori), also known as Isidor's eagle, is a large South American species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is often placed in the monotypic genus Oroaetus. However, recent genetic testing indicates that this species is fairly closely related to Spizaetus species and thus the species should be included in that genus. The black-and-chestnut eagle is a typical forest raptor, hunting primarily small to medium-sized mammals and birds and constructing a large nest in a tall tree.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Coastal mountains of Venezuela to Andes of northwestern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-and-chestnut 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.
