Javan Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus bartelsi
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.
- Scientific name
- Nisaetus bartelsi
- Family
- Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
- IUCN status
- EN