African Hawk-Eagle

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African Hawk-Eagle (<em>Aquila spilogaster</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aquila; binomial: Aquila spilogaster; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move African Hawk-Eagle from Hieraaetus to Aquila (Helbig 2005; Lerner & Mindell 2005; Bunce et al. 2005).

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