Ornate Hawk-eagle
Spizaetus ornatus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
70.6 cm
Weight
1144.3333333333333 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Weight | 1144.3333333333333 g | 40.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 48-51 days. Fledging: 66-93 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Spizaetus |
| Species | Spizaetus ornatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب بازي مزين |
| Chinese | 飾冠鷹鵰 |
| French | Aigle orné |
| Japanese | アカエリクマタカ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-de-penacho |
| Russian | Нарядный хохлатый орёл |
| Spanish | águila-azor galana |
Distribution
Ornate Hawk-eagle has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ornate Hawk-eagle endangered?
The Ornate Hawk-eagle has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ornate Hawk-eagle nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 48-51 days. Fledging: 66-93 days.
How big is the Ornate Hawk-eagle?
The Ornate Hawk-eagle has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 1144.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Ornate Hawk-eagle belong to?
The Ornate Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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