Flores Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus floris) — Endangered Aves

Flores Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus floris

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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