About the Javan Hawk-Eagle
The Javan hawk-eagle is a medium-sized, dark brown raptor in the family Accipitridae. It is the national bird of Indonesia, where it is commonly referred to as the real-life model of the national emblem Garuda Pancasila, which is also inspired by Garuda; a bird-like deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. The scientific name commemorates the Bartels family, who discovered it.
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The hawk-eagle is approximately 60 cm (24 in) long. Its head and neck are rufous, and it is heavily barred black below. This majestic and intricately patterned eagle has a long, black crest on its head; this crest is held almost vertically and is tipped with white. The crown is black, topping a chestnut head and nape. The back and wings are dark brown, fading to a lighter brown tail, which has wide cream stripes. The throat is creamy white with a black stripe running to the whitish breast and underparts, which are heavily barred with chestnut.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Philippine Hawk-EagleNisaetus philippensisThe Philippine hawk-eagle or north Philippine hawk-eagle, earlier treated under Spizaetus, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Pinsker's Hawk-EagleNisaetus pinskeriPinsker's hawk-eagle, south Philippine hawk-eagle or Mindanao hawk-eagle, is an endangered species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Sulawesi Hawk-EagleNisaetus lanceolatusThe Sulawesi hawk-eagle, also known as Celebes hawk-eagle, is a medium-sized, approximately 64 cm (25 in) long, crestless brown raptor in the family Accipitridae.
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