Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 600 - 900 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat loss through conversion to agriculture, development and uncontrolled fire, and trade are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
Spizaetus nanus, Spizaetus lanceolatus, Spizaetus philippensis, Spizaetus pinskeri, Spizaetus nipalensis, Spizaetus alboniger and Spizaetus bartelsi (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) and Spizaetus cirrhatus and Spizaetus floris (Gjershaug et al. 2004) have been transferred into the genus Nisaetus following Haring et al. (2006). Spizaetus africanus and Hieraaetus fasciatus (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) have both been transferred into Aquila, also following Haring et al. (2006); and Hieraaetus kienerii (Sibley and Monroe 1990, 1993) has been transferred into the resurrected genus Lophotriorchis.
Similar Species
Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) which lacks rufous cheeks and long crest, Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) which is smaller with a shorter crest, uneven tail-barring and less rufous in plumage, Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) which has shorter crest and extensive white upper breast streaked black.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet