Ornate Hawk-Eagle
Spizaetus ornatus
(L 22-24" WS 42-50" Wt 2.1-3.6 lbs)
Powerful predator...can take prey 5X its
wt., e.g.,monkeys as well as squirrels,
rats, herons, macaws, parrots, etc.
viewing tower at
Amazonia Lodge
22May09
I have seen the morning burning golden on
the mountains in the skies.
Achin’ with the feelin’ of the freedom of
an eagle when she flies.
(Kris Kristofferson)