Sulawesi Hawk-eagle
A species of Old World Hawk-eagles Scientific name : Nisaetus lanceolatus Genus : Old World Hawk-eagles
Sulawesi Hawk-eagle, A species of Old World Hawk-eagles
Botanical name: Nisaetus lanceolatus
Genus: Old World Hawk-eagles
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
The Sulawesi hawk-eagle (Nisaetus lanceolatus) (earlier placed under Spizaetus), also known as Celebes hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized, approximately 64 cm (25 in) long, crestless brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. The adults have rufous-brown, boldly marked head and chest feathers, dark brown wings and black-barred white below. The young has white head and underparts. An Indonesian endemic, the Sulawesi hawk-eagle is distributed in rainforests of Sulawesi and its satellite islands of Buton, Muna, Banggai and Sula Islands. The diet consists mainly of birds, lizards, snakes and mammals. Widespread throughout its habitat range, the Sulawesi hawk-eagle is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. 
Size
64 cm
Feeding Habits
Sulawesi Hawk-eagle predominantly consumes small to medium birds and mammals, along with occasional snakes and lizards. Rarely, it hunts domestic fowl. Typically it ambushes prey from hidden perches but also glides over the canopy to spot quarry in forest clearings.
Habitat
The sulawesi Hawk-eagle primarily resides in undisturbed primary forests and mature secondary forests. This bird favors habitats that feature open spaces which might provide better opportunities for hunting. Geographically, sulawesi Hawk-eagle is distributed across regions characterized by dense, tropical forest environments. Throughout its range, sulawesi Hawk-eagle is adapted to live in a variety of wooded terrains.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
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