About the Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle
Pinsker's hawk-eagle, south Philippine hawk-eagle or Mindanao hawk-eagle, is an endangered species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Philippines native to the islands of Leyte, Samar, Negros, Basilan, Bohol and Mindanao. It is found in primary moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forest up to 1,900 m. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Nisaetus pinskeri |
| Species Codes | pinhae1, SPHE, PHEA, PIHE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus pinskeri) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle?
The Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle?
Pinsker's hawk-eagle, south Philippine hawk-eagle or Mindanao hawk-eagle, is an endangered species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to the Philippines native to the islands of Leyte, Samar, Negros, Basilan, Bohol and Mindanao. It is found in primary moist lowland forest and ...
Where can I report a Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pinhae1, or on iNaturalist.
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