Harpyhaliaetus
Genus of birds
Harpyhaliaetus is a former genus of eagles described by Frédéric de Lafresnaye in 1842. Recent studies have shown that the solitary eagle is closely related to the black-hawks, in particular the savanna hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis) which is smaller and browner but otherwise very similar to Harpyhaliaetus. Therefore, this genus is now merged into that of the black-hawks.
It contained the following species:
Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
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Harpyhaliaetus coronatus | Chaco eagle | Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia | |
Harpyhaliaetus solitarius | Solitary eagle | native to Mexico and Central and South America |
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Subfamily: Buteoninae
Genus | Species (extinctions: † indicates a species confirmed to be extinct) |
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Geranoaetus |
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Buteo |
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Rupornis | |
Parabuteo | |
Buteogallus | |
Busarellus | |
Leucopternis | |
Pseudastur | |
Kaupifalco | |
Butastur | |
Harpyhaliaetus |
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