Blyth's hawk-eagle

Nisaetus alboniger

The Blyth's hawk-eagle, also known as the Javan hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized raptor found in Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive appearance with a dark brown upper body and a white underside with fine brown bars. This species is known for its powerful and agile flight, often seen soaring over forested areas in search of prey. Blyth's hawk-eagles primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, and are known to inhabit both primary and secondary forest habitats. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and fragmentation, the population status of Blyth's hawk-eagle is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests