About the Chaco Eagle
The Chaco eagle or crowned solitary eagle, is an endangered bird of prey from eastern and central South America. Typically it is known simply as the crowned eagle, which leads to potential confusion with the African Stephanoaetus coronatus. Due to its rarity, not much is known about its biology or population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteogallus coronatus |
| Species Codes | croeag1, CHEA, CSEA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chaco Eagle belong to?
The Chaco Eagle (Buteogallus coronatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chaco Eagle?
The Chaco Eagle is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chaco Eagle?
The Chaco eagle or crowned solitary eagle, is an endangered bird of prey from eastern and central South America. Typically it is known simply as the crowned eagle, which leads to potential confusion with the African Stephanoaetus coronatus. Due to its rarity, not much is known about its biology or p...
Where can I report a Chaco Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Chaco Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code croeag1, or on iNaturalist.
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