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Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Stephanoaetus

About

The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa it is restricted to eastern areas. Its preferred habitats are principally riparian woodlands and various forests. The crowned eagle is the only extant member of the genus Stephanoaetus. A second species, the Malagasy crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus mahery) became extinct after humans settled on Madagascar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crowned Eagle?
The scientific name of Crowned Eagle is Stephanoaetus coronatus.
What is the conservation status of Crowned Eagle?
The Crowned Eagle has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Crowned Eagle belong to?
Crowned Eagle belongs to the genus Stephanoaetus.