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Little Eagle

Hieraaetus morphnoides · Accipitridae · Accipitriformes

Best monthsAug–Octmost records
Records81,930in 1 country
Most seen inAustralia81,930 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Little Eagle
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About

Little Eagle in brief

The little eagle (Hieraaetus morphnoides) is a bird of the Accipitridae family — species of bird.

In Australia it has 81,930 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in August, September and October.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Australia81,930 records · best Oct, Sep
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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