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Endangered

Javan Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus bartelsi

Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) — Birds of Prey of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 830 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Accipitriformes
  3. Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
  4. Genus Nisaetus
  5. Species bartelsi

Where it lives

Montane Java

Quick facts

Weight
830 g
Family
Accipitridae
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Javan 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 Javan Hawk-Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Java.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 830 g, with a wing length of about 37.8 cm and a tail of around 22.8 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 14,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Javan Hawk-Eagle?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle is a large bird that weighs around 830 g.

Where does the Javan Hawk-Eagle live?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Java, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Javan Hawk-Eagle belong to?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.

What does the Javan Hawk-Eagle eat?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Javan Hawk-Eagle migrate?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Javan 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 Javan Hawk-Eagle's range?

The Javan Hawk-Eagle has a mapped global range of about 14,000 km².

Conservation

Endangered

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