Where to see
Where to see the Ayres's Hawk-eagle in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Ayres's Hawk-eagle at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Hieraaetus ayresii · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Hosts have recorded the Ayres's Hawk-eagle at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Hieraaetus ayresii
Records
49
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Ayres's Hawk-eagle on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Ayres's Hawk-eagle in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Ayres's Hawk-eagle at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Ayres's Hawk-eagle in South Africa?
The Ayres's Hawk-eagle is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (59% of records), Gauteng (16% of records), Limpopo (12% of records), based on 49 iNaturalist observations. 44 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Ayres's Hawk-eagle on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Ayres's Hawk-eagle?
The Ayres's Hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Ayres's Hawk-eagle?
Ayres's hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii), also referred to as Ayres' eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to African woodlands. Its name honors South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Every stay on the Ayres's Hawk-eagle page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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