Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Wallace's hawk-eagle is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. While specific recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting its lowland forest habitat. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness and providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve these vital forest ecosystems.
Wallace's hawk-eagle is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Kra Isthmus, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and trade. It is among the smallest eagles in the world at about 46 cm (18 in) long and weighing 500–610 g (1.10–1.34 lb).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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