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Harpy Eagle Harpy Eagle critically endangered in Central America As Panama’s national bird, the Harpy Eagle is a “flagship” species—an emblem of a fragile ecosystem whose fate depends on us… TO CHANGE THE FUTURE David Anderson With their long, curved …

Asian Vultures Asian Vultures A crash of historic proportions From the mid-1990s, vulture populations throughout south Asia crashed, with up to 99% of some species literally dropping dead without explanation. Finding the cause was grim, difficult work, …

Our Work Prevent extinction In a rapidly-changing world, extinction is a very real possibility even for species that were once abundant. We've worked with some at the very brink, persevering sometimes for decades until they are sustainable again. Learn …

Resources Ellen Whittle Global Raptor Impact Network More than half of the world’s raptor species have declining populations and nearly 20% are threatened with extinction. The need to monitor raptors and understand the threats they face is therefore as …

Sharp talons Angel Muela Sharp talons Versatile weapons and tools You may have heard the expression “the clothes make the man.” In this case, the feet make the raptor. These are the powerful tools that make birds of prey such remarkable hunters. A …

Keen vision Jim Shane Keen vision Think of the expressions “watching like a hawk” or “eagle eyes.” They refer to the amazing eyesight of all birds of prey, not just eagles and hawks. Since most raptors are hunters, they must be able to see their prey, …

Curved beaks Jim Shane Curved beaks A tool to begin life A bird of prey, like every animal, needs food to survive. As it is developing in the egg, it is already forming the tools it will need to make a living as a hunter. But before a raptor takes its …

Ridgway's Hawk Ridgway's Hawk Location, location, location A single forest fire, virus, or hurricane could have caused this island species' extinction in the blink of an eye. A closer look revealed a daunting collection of threats, requiring us to dig …

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Black Hawk-eagle Black Hawk-eagle Spizaetus tyrannus Population status: Least Concern Body length: 58-70 cm (23–28 in) Wingspan: 140 cm (55 in) Weight: 900-1300 kg (2-2.9 lbs) Angel Muela Did you know The Black Hawk-eagle is also known as Tyrant …