About the Pygmy Eagle
The pygmy eagle or New Guinea hawk-eagle is a bird of prey found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are primarily subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is one of the smallest species of eagle.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Hieraaetus weiskei |
| Species Codes | liteag3, PYEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Eagle belong to?
The Pygmy Eagle (Hieraaetus weiskei) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Eagle?
The pygmy eagle or New Guinea hawk-eagle is a bird of prey found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are primarily subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is one of the smallest species of eagle....
Where can I report a Pygmy Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code liteag3, or on iNaturalist.
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