About the Cassin's Hawk-Eagle
Cassin's hawk-eagle or Cassin's eagle, is a relatively small eagle in the family Accipitridae. Its feathered legs mark it as member of the Aquilinae or booted eagle subfamily. A forest-dependent species, it occurs in primary rainforests across western, central and (marginally) eastern Africa where it preys on birds and tree squirrels. It was named after John Cassin who first described it in 1865. Due to widespread habitat destruction, its populations are steadily declining but have not yet warranted upgrading its status from Least Concern.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aquila africana |
| Species Codes | cashae1, CAHE, CHEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cassin's Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Cassin's Hawk-Eagle (Aquila africana) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Cassin's Hawk-Eagle?
Cassin's hawk-eagle or Cassin's eagle, is a relatively small eagle in the family Accipitridae. Its feathered legs mark it as member of the Aquilinae or booted eagle subfamily. A forest-dependent species, it occurs in primary rainforests across western, central and (marginally) eastern Africa where i...
Where can I report a Cassin's Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Cassin's Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cashae1, or on iNaturalist.
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