Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle

The Sulawesi hawk-eagle (Nisaetus lanceolatus) (earlier placed under Spizaetus), also known as Celebes hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized, approximately 64 cm (25 in) long, crestless brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. The adults have rufous-brown, boldly marked head and chest feathers, dark brown wings and black-barred white below. The young has white head and underparts.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Spizaetus ornatus
• Nisaetus bartelsi
• Nisaetus alboniger
• Nisaetus nipalensis
• Nisaetus nanus
• Spizaetus isidori

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae

Genus

Nisaetus

Species

Nisaetus lanceolatus

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