Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle
NamePinsker's Hawk-Eagle
Common NamePinsker's Hawk-Eagle
Scientific NameNisaetus pinskeri
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)125
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)1150
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head with a distinctive spiky crest tipped with black. The upperparts are dark brown, contrasting with white underparts that feature variable dark streaking or barring on the flanks and belly. The tail is barred with dark bands.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, high-pitched whistles or yelps, often repeated, used for communication and territorial defense.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the southern Philippines, primarily found on Mindanao and its associated islands such as Basilan, Leyte, Samar, Negros, Panay, Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, White head and underparts with dark streaking, Dark brown upperparts, Powerful raptor build, Endemic to southern Philippines
Description
The Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized raptor endemic to the southern Philippines, characterized by its prominent spiky crest. It is a powerful forest predator, often observed soaring above the canopy or perched high in trees, hunting small vertebrates.
