About the Crowned Eagle
The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle, is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa, it is restricted to more easterly areas. Its preferred habitats are principally riparian woodlands and various forests. The crowned eagle is the only extant member of the genus Stephanoaetus. A second species, the Malagasy crowned eagle, went extinct after early humans settled on Madagascar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Stephanoaetus coronatus |
| Species Codes | crheag1, CREA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crowned Eagle belong to?
The Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crowned Eagle?
The Crowned Eagle is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crowned Eagle?
The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle, is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa, it is restricted to more easterly areas. Its preferred habitats are principally riparian woodlands and various forests. The crowned eagle is ...
Where can I report a Crowned Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Crowned Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crheag1, or on iNaturalist.
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