Binomial Name: Geranoaetus melanoleucusDistribution: South America
Diet: Carrion, squamates, burrowing owl and mid-sized mammals
Body Length: 24-32 inches; Wingspan: 58-79 inches The Black chested buzzard eagle is also known as Grey Buzzard eagle or Chilean Blue eagle. The bird has a huge plumage and is heavier and powerful compared to the other eagles. The color of the plumage is gray, which has brownish and bluish tinge to it. The chest is black with small white dots on it. Black chested buzzard eagle has a short blackish tail. Trees and cliffs are common places for nesting. However, the bird has well adapted to nesting in cacti and bushes. This specie of eagles build new nests and perform their courtship ritual in flight. Considered to be a solitary eagle, it has a sharp vision and floats on thermal currents. With its sharp eyesight, black chested buzzard eagle can very well guard its territory.
