Category: Accipitriformes

Gurneys Eagle (Aquila gurneyi)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Aquila gurneyi | [authority] Gray, 1860 | [UK] Gurneys Eagle | [FR] Aigle de Gurney | [DE] Molukkenadler | [ES] Aguila Moluquena | [NL] Molukkenarend Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Aquila gurneyi AU New Guinea, Moluccas Genus Members of the genus Aquila have long, broad wings and […]

Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Harpia harpyja | [authority] Linnaeus, 1758 | [UK] Harpy Eagle | [FR] Harpie feroce | [DE] Harpyie | [ES] Arpia Mayor | [NL] Harpij Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Harpia have short wings for speed and maneuverability. They weave in and out of the trees […]

Grey Hawk (Buteo nitidus)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Buteo nitidus | [authority] Latham, 1790 | [UK] Grey Hawk | [FR] Buse cendree | [DE] Zweibinden-Bussard | [ES] aguililla gris | [NL] Grijze Buizerd Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Buteo are broad-winged, broad-tailed hawks, Well adapted for soaring. The bill, legs and talons are […]

Grey-backed Hawk (Leucopternis occidentalis)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Leucopternis occidentalis | [authority] Salvin, 1876 | [UK] Grey-backed Hawk | [FR] Buse a dos gris | [DE] Graurucken-Bussard | [ES] Gavilan Dorsigris | [NL] Salvins Bonte Buizerd Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Leucopternis occidentalis SA w Ecuador, nw Peru Genus Members of the genus Leucopternis are […]

Grey-bellied Hawk (Accipiter poliogaster)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Accipiter poliogaster | [authority] Temminck, 1824 | [UK] Grey-bellied Hawk | [FR] Autour a ventre gris | [DE] Graubauch-Habicht | [ES] Azor Ventrigris | [NL] Zuidamerikaanse Havik Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Accipiter poliogaster SA n, c, se Genus Members of the genus Accipiter are small and […]

Grey-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Butastur indicus | [authority] Gmelin, 1788 | [UK] Grey-faced Buzzard | [FR] Busautour a joues grises | [DE] Kiefernteesa | [ES] Busardo Carigris | [NL] Grijskopbuizerd Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Butastur are medium-sized hawks, with long and pointed wings, and a medium length tail. […]

Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Accipiter novaehollandiae | [authority] Gmelin, 1788 | [UK] Grey Goshawk | [FR] Autour blanc | [DE] Grauhabicht | [ES] Azor variable | [NL] Grijze Havik Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Accipiter novaehollandiae AU Australia, Tasmania Genus Members of the genus Accipiter are small and medium-sized hawks, often […]

Grey-headed Fish Eagle (Icthyophaga ichthyaetus)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Icthyophaga ichthyaetus | [authority] Horsfield, 1821 | [UK] Grey-headed Fish Eagle | [FR] Manchot de Magellan | [DE] Graukopf-Seeadler | [ES] Pigarguillo comun | [NL] Grijskoprivierarend Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Members of the genus Ichthyophaga are small to medium-sized eagles with broad, blunt wings and coarse, unfeathered legs. […]

Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Aquila clanga | [authority] Pallas, 1811 | [UK] Greater Spotted Eagle | [FR] Aigle criard | [DE] Schelladler | [ES] Aguila Moteada | [NL] Bastaardarend Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Aquila clanga EU nw, c, e Genus Members of the genus Aquila have long, broad wings and […]

Forest Buzzard (Buteo trizonatus)

[order] ACCIPITRIFORMES | [family] Accipitridae | [latin] Buteo trizonatus | [authority] Rudebeck, 1957 | [UK] Forest Buzzard | [FR] Manchot empereur | [DE] Bergbussard | [ES] Busardo Montanes | [NL] Kaapse bergbuizerd Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Buteo trizonatus AF s Genus Members of the genus Buteo are broad-winged, broad-tailed hawks, Well adapted for […]