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Hawk-Eagle Sweep in Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

The three huge eagles are lottery winner rare and the Orange-breasted Falcon has never been documented for the country but the rest are seen here and there on an annual basis. Of those 30 plus species, some of the raptors most coveted by visiting birders are the hawk-eagles. A juvenile Ornate Hawk-Eagle. Black Hawk-Eagle.

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Red-tailed Hawk Eating Breakfast

10,000 Birds

The red-tail was really going to town on the carcass, which I am relatively certain wasn’t killed by the hawk but by one of the tractors that were used to mow the landfill. It must be immensely frustrating to have food stuck on your beak when you lack hands to get it off. Other hawks are the worst! Finally, take small bites.