It is the eagle of the wetlands: it patrols the banks at low height or waits in a tall tree, dropping onto snakes, frogs, fish and even young caimans. Up close you see the very long yellow legs, made for wading the mud without wetting a feather.
Behaviour
Solitary or in pairs, always near water. It often walks the banks like a giant, serious hen.
How and when to see it
All year round. Check the tall trees beside lagoons and rivers: the dark silhouette with a white tail base is unmistakable.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where great black hawk has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where great black hawk lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Gaucho Argentino
Horseback journeys across a network of refuges in Iberá. Multi-day rides with overnight…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Guided hiking. Guided visit to museums, historic sites, chapels and trails of the town…★ 5.0 - Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0 - Salvaje Iberá
Hiking, cycling, photo safari, wildlife watching, long day outings and kayak journeys…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameGreat Black Hawk
- Scientific nameButeogallus urubitinga
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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