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Birds of Prey

Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

• epic
• 55 km/h
• Near Threatened

Hunts deer, monkeys, and pheasants at altitude. One of Asia's most powerful forest eagles, built for ambush.

Population

Likely fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, declining

Habitat

Mature hill and montane forest

Fun fact

Females can be exceptionally aggressive while defending a nest.

Range

Himalayas and East Asia, including Taiwan and Japan

Diet

Mammals, birds, and reptiles

Size

0.76 m

Lifespan

25 years