Wallace's Hawk-eagle
Nisaetus nanus
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
62.5 cm
Weight
555.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Wallace's Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nanus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.5 cm and a weight of 555 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.5 cm | 24.6 in |
| Weight | 555.0 g | 19.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Nisaetus |
| Species | Nisaetus nanus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | أفياء والاس |
| Chinese | 小鷹鵰 |
| French | Aigle de Wallace |
| Indonesian | elang wallace |
| Japanese | ウォーレスクマタカ |
| Portuguese | gavião-da-selva |
| Spanish | águila-azor de Wallace |
Distribution
Wallace's Hawk-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wallace's Hawk-eagle endangered?
The Wallace's Hawk-eagle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Wallace's Hawk-eagle?
The Wallace's Hawk-eagle has a wingspan of 62.5 cm, weight of 555.0 g.
What order and family does the Wallace's Hawk-eagle belong to?
The Wallace's Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nanus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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