About the Flores Hawk-Eagle
The Flores hawk-eagle is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. A member of the genus Nisaetus, it was considered as a subspecies of and conspecific with the changeable hawk-eagle but genetic studies have evidenced it as a legitimate species. A forest dwelling predator, this species is classified as endangered due to habitat loss and persecution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Nisaetus floris |
| Species Codes | flohae1, FHEA, FLHE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flores Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Flores Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus floris) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Flores Hawk-Eagle?
The Flores Hawk-Eagle is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Flores Hawk-Eagle?
The Flores hawk-eagle is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. A member of the genus Nisaetus, it was considered as a subspecies of and conspecific with the changeable hawk-eagle but genetic studies have evidenced it as a legiti...
Where can I report a Flores Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Flores Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flohae1, or on iNaturalist.
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