Crowned Solitary Eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus) also known as Crowned EagleCrowned Solitary Eagles

Birds of Prey ... The Sport of Falconry

The Crowned Solitary Eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus) - also known as Crowned Eagle (leading to potential confusion with the African Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) - is an endangered bird of prey from eastern and central South America.


Distribution / Range

The Crowned Solitary Eagle is endemic to South America, specifically Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia.

It favors open woodland and marshland.


Diet / Feeding

This predator feeds on small mammals, reptiles (snakes), fish, monkeys, and sometimes birds.



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