Wallace's Hawk-eagle
A species of Old World Hawk-eagles Scientific name : Nisaetus nanus Genus : Old World Hawk-eagles
Wallace's Hawk-eagle, A species of Old World Hawk-eagles
Botanical name: Nisaetus nanus
Genus: Old World Hawk-eagles
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Description
Wallace's hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nanus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is among the smallest eagles in the world at about 46 cm (18 in) long and weighing 500–610 g (1.10–1.34 lb) (about the size of a peregrine falcon). It is named after Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist and biologist. 
Size
58 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Wallace's Hawk-eagle primarily preys on birds, and may also consume bats, squirrels, rats, lizards, and skinks. Each individual hunts separately, often employing still-hunting near forests, mirroring behaviors of related species. A juvenile was observed climbing through the lower canopy in pursuit of small prey.
Habitat
Wallace's Hawk-eagle primarily resides in lowland evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Its habitat includes varied forest types such as dipterocarp, peat swamp, and riverine forests. It is also found in secondary forests and areas with Albizia trees. The species adapts to various degrees of forest degradation, occasionally increasing in managed or logged forest areas within its broader habitat range.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Scientific Classification
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