Wahlberg's Eagle

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Wahlberg's Eagle (<em>Hieraaetus wahlbergi</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Wahlberg's Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hieraaetus; binomial: Hieraaetus wahlbergi; authority: (Sundevall, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Wahlberg's Eagle from Aquila to Hieraaetus (Helbig 2005; Lerner & Mindell 2005); retain Hieraaetus from Aquila.

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