Legge's Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus kelaarti
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Not Evaluated
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Habitat & Range
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Nisaetus |
| Species | Nisaetus kelaarti |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | أفياء ليغ |
| French | Aigle de Legge |
| Vietnamese | Diều Legge |
Distribution
Legge's Hawk-Eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
What order and family does the Legge's Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Legge's Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus kelaarti) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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