Blyth's Hawk-Eagle
NameBlyth's Hawk-Eagle
Common NameBlyth's Hawk-Eagle
Scientific NameNisaetus alboniger
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown to black upperparts, a prominent black crest, and a white throat and breast. The flanks and belly are heavily barred with black and white. The tail is dark with a broad pale band and a dark terminal band. Eyes are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, repeated 'ki-ki-ki-ki-ki' or 'klee-klee-klee' call, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Thailand and Myanmar.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, dark upperparts, white throat and breast with dark barring, yellow eyes, dark tail with pale band
Description
The Blyth's Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized, powerful raptor characterized by its dark plumage and prominent crest. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where it hunts from perches or by soaring above the canopy.
