Kingdom Animalia Order Accipitriformes Scientific name Harpyhaliaetus Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Accipitridae Higher classification Accipitrinae | |
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Lower classifications Chaco eagle, Solitary eagle | ||
Harpyhaliaetus is a former genus of eagles. Recent studies have shown that the solitary eagle is closely related to the black-hawks, in particular the savanna hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis) which is smaller and browner but otherwise very similar to Harpyhaliaetus. Therefore, this genus is now merged into that of the black-hawks.
It contained the following species:
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