Crested Eagle
VU

Crested Eagle

Morphnus guianensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_eagle

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Crested Eagles inhabit lowland tropical rainforests from sea level to 1,000 meters elevation, showing strong preference for primary forests with intact canopy structure. They require large territories of mature forest with emergent trees for nesting and dense understory vegetation that supports their diverse prey base of arboreal mammals.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Crested Eagle classified as Vulnerable?
Crested Eagle is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Crested Eagle live?
Crested Eagle occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Crested Eagle?
The main threats to Crested Eagle are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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