Little Eagle
Hieraaetus morphnoides
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Least Concern
Wingspan
73.0 cm
Weight
811.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 73.0 cm | 28.7 in |
| Weight | 811.25 g | 28.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36-41 days. Fledging: 54-66 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Hieraaetus |
| Species | Hieraaetus morphnoides |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب صغيرة |
| Chinese | 小隼雕 |
| German | Kaninchenadler |
| Indonesian | Elang kecil |
| Japanese | アカヒメクマタカ |
| Portuguese | águia-pequena |
| Spanish | Águila chica |
Distribution
Little 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 Little Eagle endangered?
The Little Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Eagle nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36-41 days. Fledging: 54-66 days.
How big is the Little Eagle?
The Little Eagle has a wingspan of 73.0 cm, weight of 811.25 g.
What order and family does the Little Eagle belong to?
The Little Eagle (Hieraaetus morphnoides) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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