Tawny Eagle
Aquila rapax
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
101.3 cm
Weight
2299.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 101.3 cm | 39.9 in |
| Weight | 2299.0 g | 81.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 39-44 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aquila |
| Species | Aquila rapax |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب لموع |
| Chinese | 茶色雕 |
| French | Aigle ravisseur |
| German | Raubadler |
| Indonesian | Elang cokelat |
| Japanese | アフリカソウゲンワシ |
| Korean | 황갈색수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-rapace |
| Russian | cтепной орёл |
| Spanish | águila rapaz |
| Turkish | Esmer kartal |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng nâu |
Distribution
Tawny Eagle has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tawny Eagle endangered?
The Tawny Eagle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Tawny Eagle nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 39-44 days. Fledging: 77-84 days.
How big is the Tawny Eagle?
The Tawny Eagle has a wingspan of 101.3 cm, weight of 2299.0 g.
What order and family does the Tawny Eagle belong to?
The Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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