About the Rufous-bellied Eagle
The rufous-bellied eagle or rufous-bellied hawk-eagle is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is found in the forested regions of tropical Asia. Relatively small for eagles and contrastingly patterned like a falcon, this species was earlier placed in the genus Hieraaetus and sometimes also in the genus Aquila but thought to be distinctive enough to belong to a separate genus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Lophotriorchis kienerii |
| Species Codes | rubeag2, RBEA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-bellied Eagle belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-bellied Eagle?
The Rufous-bellied Eagle is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Eagle?
The rufous-bellied eagle or rufous-bellied hawk-eagle is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is found in the forested regions of tropical Asia. Relatively small for eagles and contrastingly patterned like a falcon, this species was earlier placed in the genus Hieraaetus and sometimes also...
Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubeag2, or on iNaturalist.
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