About the Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle
The Sulawesi hawk-eagle, also known as Celebes hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized, approximately 64 cm (25 in) long, crestless brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. The adults have rufous-brown, boldly marked head and chest feathers, dark brown wings and black-barred white below. The young has white head and underparts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Nisaetus lanceolatus |
| Species Codes | sulhae1, SUHE, SHEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus lanceolatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle?
The Sulawesi hawk-eagle, also known as Celebes hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized, approximately 64 cm (25 in) long, crestless brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. The adults have rufous-brown, boldly marked head and chest feathers, dark brown wings and black-barred white below. The young has white h...
Where can I report a Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sulhae1, or on iNaturalist.
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