Wallace's Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus nanus (Wallace, 1868)
46 cmLength558 gWeight
Wallace's hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nanus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: July and October · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July and October · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
Wallace's Hawk-Eagle has been recorded at 64 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia2,014 records
- Kinabatangan River – SukauMalaysia521 records
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia471 records
More places
- Gomantong Cave & forest reserveMalaysia378 records
- Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia219 records
- Kinabatangan Wildlife SanctuaryMalaysia211 records
- Kinabatangan River – Sukau Rainforest LodgeMalaysia205 records
- Silau TenegangMalaysia132 records
- Menanggol RiverMalaysia125 records
- Kinabatangan River – Bilit LodgesMalaysia122 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
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.
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Questions
How big is the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle?
The Wallace's Hawk-Eagle is about 46 cm long and weighs around 558 g.
Where does the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and October (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle as Vulnerable.
What does the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 46 cm
- Weight
- 558 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 313 mm
- Tail
- 241 mm
- Bill
- 44 mm
- Tarsus
- 76 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Nisaetus
Other birds in the genus Nisaetus
Legge's Hawk-EagleNisaetus kelaarti
Mountain Hawk-EagleNisaetus nipalensis
Blyth's Hawk-EagleNisaetus alboniger
Javan Hawk-EagleNisaetus bartelsi
Sulawesi Hawk-EagleNisaetus lanceolatus
Pinsker's Hawk-EagleNisaetus pinskeri
Philippine Hawk-EagleNisaetus philippensis
Changeable Hawk-EagleNisaetus cirrhatus
Flores Hawk-EagleNisaetus floris
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
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