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[[Myanmar]] through the [[Malay Peninsula]] to [[Borneo]] and [[Sumatra]]. | [[Myanmar]] through the [[Malay Peninsula]] to [[Borneo]] and [[Sumatra]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This is a monotypic species. | + | This is a monotypic species. <br /> |
| + | New studies place this species in the genus [[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Open woodland up to 1980 m. | Open woodland up to 1980 m. | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 8 April 2009
Photographed in Malaysia by cskhaw
- Spizaetus alboniger
Identification
51-58cm. Black upperparts, black spotted breast, barred below, thick white band on uppertail and undertail, prominent crest. Juvenile - dark brown upperparts, light brown head and underparts.
Distribution
Myanmar through the Malay Peninsula to Borneo and Sumatra.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
New studies place this species in the genus Nisaetus.
Habitat
Open woodland up to 1980 m.
Behaviour
It builds a stick nest in a tree; 1 egg is laid.
