About the Javan Hawk-Eagle
The Javan hawk-eagle is a medium-sized, dark brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is the national bird of Indonesia, where it is commonly referred to as the real-life model of the national emblem Garuda Pancasila, which is also inspired by Garuda; a bird-like deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. The scientific name commemorates the Bartels family, who discovered it.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Nisaetus bartelsi |
| Species Codes | javhae1, JHEA, JAHE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Javan Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Javan Hawk-Eagle?
The Javan Hawk-Eagle is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Javan Hawk-Eagle?
The Javan hawk-eagle is a medium-sized, dark brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is the national bird of Indonesia, where it is commonly referred to as the real-life model of the national emblem Garuda Pancasila, which is also inspired by Garuda; a bird-like deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. T...
Where can I report a Javan Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Javan Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code javhae1, or on iNaturalist.
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