Wallace's Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus nanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusNisaetus (Asian Hawk-Eagles)
- SpeciesNisaetus nanus (Wallace's Hawk-Eagle)
About the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle
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 and trade. 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. It is non-migratory. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wallace's Hawk-Eagle in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Wallace's Hawk-Eagle in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Wallace's Hawk-Eagle sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 259 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Wallace's Hawk-Eagle in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
September has the highest sighting rate for Wallace's Hawk-Eagle in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.