Pygmy Eagle
Pygmy Eagle (<em>Hieraaetus weiskei</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Pygmy Eagle (Hieraaetus weiskei) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hieraaetus; binomial: Hieraaetus weiskei; authority: (Reichenow, 1900).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Hieraaetus weiskei is split from H. morphnoides (Bunce et al. 2005; Lerner & Mindell 2005; Gjershaug et al. 2009; BLI); change English name from New Guinea Hawk-Eagle to Pygmy Eagle per Gjershaug et al. 2009; Gregory in litt.).
