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| − | This is often considered a monotypic species, but sometimes a second subspecies ''pinskeri'' is recognized. | + | This is often considered a monotypic species, but sometimes a second subspecies ''pinskeri'' is recognized. <br /> |
| + | New studies place this species in the genus [[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]]. | ||
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*[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=893&Bird_Image_ID=2810&Bird_Family_ID=96 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=893&Bird_Image_ID=2810&Bird_Family_ID=96 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Spizaetus]] | + | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Spizaetus]] [[Category:Nisaetus]] |
Revision as of 12:21, 5 April 2010
- Spizaetus philippensis
Identification
65-70 cm. Long black crest. Rufescent-brown crown and face, streaked darker. Dark brown upperparts. Brown tail with 4-5 darker bars. White throat. Rufous underparts with black streaking. Finely barred black-and-white "trousers". Pale iris. In flight, shows broad, rounded wings and well-barred flight feathers.
Juvenile has white head and underparts, upperparts fringed paler. Acquires adult plumage over four years.
Distribution
Taxonomy
This is often considered a monotypic species, but sometimes a second subspecies pinskeri is recognized.
New studies place this species in the genus Nisaetus.
Habitat
Forest
Behaviour
Voice: Loud, disyllabic whistle.
