About the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle
Wallace's hawk-eagle is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and trade. It is among the smallest eagles in the world at about 46 cm (18 in) long and weighing 500–610 g (1.10–1.34 lb).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Nisaetus nanus |
| Species Codes | walhae1, WHEA, WAHE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Wallace's Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus nanus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle?
The Wallace's Hawk-Eagle is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle?
Wallace's hawk-eagle is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and trade. It is among the smallest eagles in the worl...
Where can I report a Wallace's Hawk-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Wallace's Hawk-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code walhae1, or on iNaturalist.
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