African Hawk-eagle
Aquila spilogaster
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Least Concern
Wingspan
85.5 cm
Weight
1450.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm | 33.7 in |
| Weight | 1450.0 g | 51.15 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 42-44 days. Fledging: 61-71 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 spilogaster |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب بازية إفريقية |
| Chinese | 非洲隼雕 |
| French | Aigle fascié |
| German | Afrikanischer Habichtsadler |
| Japanese | モモジロクマタカ |
| Korean | 아프리카뿔매 |
| Portuguese | águia-dominó |
| Spanish | águila-azor africana |
| Vietnamese | Diều hâu đại bàng châu Phi |
Distribution
African Hawk-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Hawk-eagle endangered?
The African Hawk-eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Hawk-eagle nest?
Incubation: 42-44 days. Fledging: 61-71 days.
How big is the African Hawk-eagle?
The African Hawk-eagle has a wingspan of 85.5 cm, weight of 1450.0 g.
What order and family does the African Hawk-eagle belong to?
The African Hawk-eagle (Aquila spilogaster) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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