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Philippine Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus philippensis
Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) — Birds of Prey of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Nisaetus
- Species philippensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon and Mindoro (n Philippines).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.2 kg, with a wing length of about 35.5 cm and a tail of around 25.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 115,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Hawk-Eagle?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle is a very large bird that weighs around 1.2 kg.
Where does the Philippine Hawk-Eagle live?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon and Mindoro (n Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Hawk-Eagle belong to?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Philippine Hawk-Eagle eat?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Philippine Hawk-Eagle migrate?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Hawk-Eagle endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Philippine Hawk-Eagle's range?
The Philippine Hawk-Eagle has a mapped global range of about 115,000 km².
Conservation
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