Wildlifeof Malaysia
Wallace's Hawk-Eagle
Birds of Prey
Photo: Razis Nasri
Nisaetus nanus
Basic stats
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
Range
Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Size
About 46cm
Weight
500–610g
Wallace's hawk-eagle is a bird of prey found in the Kra Isthmus, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo, in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss and trade. It is among the smallest eagles in the world at about 46 cm long and 500–610 g, about the size of a peregrine falcon (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle live in?
- Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest
- Where is the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle found?
- Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
- How big is the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle?
- About 46cm
- How much does the Wallace's Hawk-Eagle weigh?
- 500–610g