Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ictinaetus-malaiensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malaiensis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 110.6 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family