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Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)

Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)
Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)

About Javan Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies
  • Family: Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

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 for the 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.

Source: Wikipedia

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