Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
110.6 cm
Weight
1265.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The Black Eagle is a large, all-black raptor with broad wings, a long tail, and distinctive yellow cere and feet, giving it an imposing silhouette in flight. It inhabits forested hills and mountains from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Indonesia. It specializes in raiding the nests of other birds and squirrels, gliding slowly over the forest canopy to locate prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 110.6 cm | 43.5 in |
| Weight | 1265.0 g | 44.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Ictinaetus |
| Species | Ictinaetus malaiensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب أسود |
| Chinese | 林雕 |
| French | Aigle noir |
| German | Malaienadler |
| Indonesian | elang hitam |
| Japanese | カザノワシ |
| Korean | 검은수리 |
| Portuguese | águia-preta |
| Russian | Орёл-яйцеед |
| Spanish | águila milana |
| Thai | อินทรีดำ |
| Turkish | Kara kartal |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng đen |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black Eagle endangered?
The Black Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black Eagle?
The Black Eagle has a wingspan of 110.6 cm, weight of 1265.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Eagle belong to?
The Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malaiensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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