Black Hawk-Eagle
Spizaetus tyrannus · Caribbean lowlands, Costa Rica
The most reliable place to see the black hawk-eagle in Costa Rica is lowland and foothill forest on both slopes — Sarapiquí, Arenal, and the Osa Peninsula, best Year-round. A canopy raptor that soars high and calls often but rarely perches in the open, so most sightings come from a guide who knows its territories and reads its whistled call.
Photographing the black hawk-eagle
High and backlit against bright sky: long reach (500mm+), expose for the bird, and listen for the far-carrying call to locate it.
Prime regions & timing
Verified sighting hotspots and the strongest months for the black hawk-eagle.
Monthly sighting chance across the year · peak in April.
Trips to see the black hawk-eagle
Design your own trip
CustomWork with a specialist to build a private itinerary — local guide, lodging, timing, and photography access tuned to the black hawk-eagle.
Browse by guide
Verified local specialists ranked by proven track record.
No verified guides for this species yet.
Browse guidesPhotographers also target
Popular subjects in the same corridors — bundle them into one itinerary.
Every booking backs verified local guides
Lyferr connects you directly with certified local specialists and conservationist trackers — no middlemen, honest sighting odds, and travel that funds the people protecting these species.
Plan a trip