Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Flores Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus floris
ENEndangered Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The Flores hawk-eagle (Nisaetus floris) is a large raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is an endemic species to the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. A member of the genus Nisaetus, it was considered as a subspecies of and conspecific with the changeable hawk-eagle but genetic studies have evidenced it as a legitimate species. A forest dwelling predator, this species is classified as endangered due to habitat loss and persecution.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lombok to Alor (Lesser Sundas).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Flores hawk-eagle
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
