About the Ayres's Hawk-Eagle
Ayres's hawk-eagle, or Ayres' eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to African woodlands. Its name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Hieraaetus ayresii |
| Species Codes | ayheag1, AHEA, AYHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ayres's Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Ayres's Hawk-Eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Ayres's Hawk-Eagle?
Ayres's hawk-eagle, or Ayres' eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to African woodlands. Its name honours South African ornithologist Thomas Ayres....
Where can I report a Ayres's Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Ayres's Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ayheag1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
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Species in Family
240
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