Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle
NameSulawesi Hawk-Eagle
Common NameSulawesi Hawk-Eagle
Scientific NameNisaetus lanceolatus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)57
Weight (g)800
Plumage DetailsAdults have a predominantly white head and underparts, with fine dark streaking on the crown and variable dark spotting or barring on the breast and flanks. The upperparts are dark brown, and the tail is barred with dark bands. It has bright yellow eyes and a prominent, though often flattened, crest.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid whistles, often described as 'ki-ki-ki-ki' or a more drawn-out 'whee-whee-whee'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and its immediate satellite islands, including Buton, Muna, Peleng, and the Sula Islands.
Identifying FeaturesWhite underparts with dark spotting/streaking, Dark brown upperparts, Yellow eyes, Prominent crest (often flattened), Endemic to Sulawesi region
Description
The Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle is a medium-sized raptor endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its striking white underparts and dark upperparts. It is a powerful forest predator, often seen perched high in trees or soaring above the canopy.
