Legge's Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus kelaarti

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

Legge's hawk-eagle is a bird of prey. Like all eagles, it is in the family Accipitridae. It breeds in the Indian subcontinent, from southern India to Sri Lanka. Its specific name kelaarti honors the physician-zoologist E.F. Kelaart. The English common name honours William Vincent Legge, who described the species in 1878.

Fun Fact

Like all eagles, it is in the family Accipitridae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat small mammals, birds and reptiles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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