Endangered birds Javan Hawk-Eagle

JAVAN HAWK EAGLE(NISAETUS BARTELSI)

THREATS : Deforestation, hunting, unauthorized maintenance, and illegal trade

DISTRIBUTION : An Indonesian endemic,Its range in East Java includes Sempu island, Bromo tengger Semeru national park, Meru Betiri National Park, and Alas purwo National park.

HABITAT : The Javan Hawk-Eagle occurs in humid tropical forest of Java

DIET/FEEDING : Birds, Lizards, fruit bats and mammals

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR : The Javan hawk eagle is believed to be monogamous

MALE/FEMALE : Male the base of the tongue is black, Female with a plain tongue

LIFESPAN : The Javan hawk-eagle, has an estimated lifespan of around 30 to 40 years in the wild

NUMBER OF YOUNG : Typically lays one egg per breeding season.

INTERESTING FACT : An interisting fact about the Javan hawk eagle is that it is considered a national symbol of indonesia. Due to its striking appearance and rarity, it was designated as the national bird in 1992.