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'''Alternative name: Crested Hawk-Eagle''' | '''Alternative name: Crested Hawk-Eagle''' | ||
;[[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]] cirrhatus | ;[[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]] cirrhatus | ||
''Spizaetus cirrhatus'' | ''Spizaetus cirrhatus'' | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | + | 51–82 cm (20-32¼ in) | |
*Brown upperparts | *Brown upperparts | ||
*White underparts | *White underparts | ||
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[[Image:43317CHEjuvpale.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile 'pale morph' <br />Photo by {{user|kctsang|kctsang}}<br />[[Singapore]], 2006]] | [[Image:43317CHEjuvpale.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Juvenile 'pale morph' <br />Photo by {{user|kctsang|kctsang}}<br />[[Singapore]], 2006]] | ||
Southern [[Asia]]: occurs in [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]] and the [[Andaman Islands|Andamans]] and [[Nepal]] east to [[Vietnam]] and south to the [[Malay Peninsula]]. Also occurs in the southern [[Philippines]], [[Borneo]], [[Sumatra]] and [[Java]]. | Southern [[Asia]]: occurs in [[India]], [[Sri Lanka]] and the [[Andaman Islands|Andamans]] and [[Nepal]] east to [[Vietnam]] and south to the [[Malay Peninsula]]. Also occurs in the southern [[Philippines]], [[Borneo]], [[Sumatra]] and [[Java]]. | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
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New studies place this species in the genus [[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]] instead of [[:Category:Spizaetus|Spizaetus]]. | New studies place this species in the genus [[:Category:Nisaetus|Nisaetus]] instead of [[:Category:Spizaetus|Spizaetus]]. | ||
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| − | Five subspecies are recognised which are sometimes split in two species:<br /> | + | [[Flores Hawk-Eagle]] was recently split from this species<sup>[[#References|[1]]], [[#References|[2]]]</sup>. |
| − | Crested Hawk-Eagle (''Nisaetus cirrhatus''): | + | ====Subspecies==== |
| + | Five subspecies are recognised which are sometimes split in two species <sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>:<br /> | ||
| + | '''Crested Hawk-Eagle''' (''Nisaetus cirrhatus''): | ||
*''cirrhatus'' in [[India]] | *''cirrhatus'' in [[India]] | ||
*''ceylanensis'' in [[Sri Lanka]] | *''ceylanensis'' in [[Sri Lanka]] | ||
| − | Changeable Hawk-Eagle (''Nisaetus limnaeetus'') | + | [[Image:Changeable_Hawk_Eagle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Subspecies ''ceylanensis''<br />Photo by {{user|Andrew+S|Andrew S}}<br />[[Bundala National Park]], [[Sri Lanka]], November 2003]] |
| + | '''Changeable Hawk-Eagle''' (''Nisaetus limnaeetus'') | ||
*''limnaeetus'' from north-east India to the [[Philippines]], [[Borneo]], and [[Java]] | *''limnaeetus'' from north-east India to the [[Philippines]], [[Borneo]], and [[Java]] | ||
*''andamanensis'' in the [[Andaman Islands]] | *''andamanensis'' in the [[Andaman Islands]] | ||
*''vanheurni'' on Simalur | *''vanheurni'' on Simalur | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Deciduous and evergreen forests, gallery forests, open woodland and savanna from sea-level up to 3,300m, hunting over forest edge and clearings. | |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
| − | + | The stick nest isplaced in a tree. A single greyish-white egg is laid. | |
====Diet==== | ====Diet==== | ||
| − | The diet includes mammals, birds and reptiles. | + | The diet includes mammals which include squirrels, hares and rats, small and large birds and reptiles such as lizards, frogs and snakes. |
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
| + | Generally considered a resident species. | ||
====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | [[Image:IMG 1882 changeable hawk eagle.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|michha62|michha62}}<br />[[Khanha National Park]], Madhya Pradesh, [[India]]]] | ||
'''Call''': loud, high-pitched ''ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-kee''. | '''Call''': loud, high-pitched ''ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-kee''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | #{{Ref- | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug19}}#Avibase |
| + | #Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved November 2015) | ||
#Wikipedia | #Wikipedia | ||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Hawk_Eagle+cirrhatus}} | {{GSearch|Hawk_Eagle+cirrhatus}} | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 9 November 2020
Alternative name: Crested Hawk-Eagle
- Nisaetus cirrhatus
Spizaetus cirrhatus
Identification
51–82 cm (20-32¼ in)
- Brown upperparts
- White underparts
- Barred underside of flight feathers and tail
- Black streaks on throat
- Dark brown streaks on breast
Sexes alike; females larger
The name is due to the dual morph phases - a dark morph and a pale morph.
Distribution
Southern Asia: occurs in India, Sri Lanka and the Andamans and Nepal east to Vietnam and south to the Malay Peninsula. Also occurs in the southern Philippines, Borneo, Sumatra and Java.
Taxonomy
New studies place this species in the genus Nisaetus instead of Spizaetus.
Flores Hawk-Eagle was recently split from this species[1], [2].
Subspecies
Five subspecies are recognised which are sometimes split in two species [1]:
Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus):
Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus limnaeetus)
- limnaeetus from north-east India to the Philippines, Borneo, and Java
- andamanensis in the Andaman Islands
- vanheurni on Simalur
Habitat
Deciduous and evergreen forests, gallery forests, open woodland and savanna from sea-level up to 3,300m, hunting over forest edge and clearings.
Behaviour
Breeding
The stick nest isplaced in a tree. A single greyish-white egg is laid.
Diet
The diet includes mammals which include squirrels, hares and rats, small and large birds and reptiles such as lizards, frogs and snakes.
Movements
Generally considered a resident species.
Vocalisation
Call: loud, high-pitched ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-kee.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive (retrieved November 2015)
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Changeable Hawk-Eagle. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 18 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Changeable_Hawk-Eagle
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