Flores Hawk-Eagle
NameFlores Hawk-Eagle
Common NameFlores Hawk-Eagle
Scientific NameNisaetus floris
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)122.5
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)2000
Plumage DetailsAdults display a prominent white head with a dark crest, contrasting sharply with dark brown upperparts and wings. The underparts are predominantly white, sometimes with faint barring on the flanks. The tail is dark with subtle banding.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of loud, high-pitched whistles or a series of 'whee-whee-whee' or 'ki-ki-ki-ki' calls, often given from a perch or in flight.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia, primarily found on Flores, Sumbawa, Lombok, and possibly other smaller islands within its historical range.
Identifying Featureswhite head, dark brown body, dark crest, large size, powerful build, endemic to Lesser Sunda Islands
Description
The Flores Hawk-Eagle is a large, powerful raptor endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, characterized by its striking white head and dark brown body. It inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, where it hunts various small to medium-sized prey. This species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation.
