Long-crested Eagle
Lophaetus occipitalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lophaetus-occipitalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.7 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 74.7 cm | 29.4 in |
| Weight | 1177.0 g | 41.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 53-58 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Lophaetus |
| Species | Lophaetus occipitalis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | دلوف |
| Chinese | 高冠鹰雕 |
| French | Aigle huppard |
| German | Schopfadler |
| Japanese | カンムリクロクマタカ |
| Korean | 긴관머리독수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-de-poupa |
| Russian | Гребенчатый орёл |
| Spanish | águila crestilarga |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng mào dài |
Distribution
Long-crested Eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family