Flores Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus floris
EndangeredAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The Flores hawk-eagle is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. A member of the genus Nisaetus, it was considered as a subspecies of and conspecific with the changeable hawk-eagle but genetic studies have evidenced it as a legitimate species. A forest dwelling predator, this species is classified as endangered due to habitat loss and persecution.
Fun Fact
It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet of Flores hawk-eagles.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease