Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
72.4 cm
Weight
842.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.4 cm and a weight of 842.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 72.4 cm | 28.5 in |
| Weight | 842.5 g | 29.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 37-40 days. Fledging: 50-54 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 pennatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب مسيرة صغرى |
| Chinese | 靴隼雕 |
| French | Aigle botté |
| German | Zwergadler |
| Indonesian | elang setiwel |
| Japanese | ヒメクマタカ |
| Korean | 흰점어깨수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-pequena |
| Russian | Орёл-карлик |
| Spanish | águila calzada |
| Turkish | Küçük kartal |
Distribution
Booted Eagle has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Booted Eagle endangered?
The Booted Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Booted Eagle nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 37-40 days. Fledging: 50-54 days.
How big is the Booted Eagle?
The Booted Eagle has a wingspan of 72.4 cm, weight of 842.5 g.
What order and family does the Booted Eagle belong to?
The Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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