# Javan hawk-eagle vs Flores hawk-eagle: the differences

> How do the Javan hawk-eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) and Flores hawk-eagle (Nisaetus floris) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/javan-hawk-eagle-vs-flores-hawk-eagle/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/elang-jawa-dan-elang-flores/
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The Javan hawk-eagle (Nisaetus bartelsi) and the Flores hawk-eagle (Nisaetus floris) are different species in the same genus, Nisaetus. Range in Indonesia — the Javan hawk-eagle: Java and Bali; the Flores hawk-eagle: Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Alor (Nusa Tenggara).

| Aspect | [Javan hawk-eagle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/javan-hawk-eagle/) | [Flores hawk-eagle](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/flores-hawk-eagle/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Nisaetus bartelsi | Nisaetus floris |
| Indonesian name | Elang Jawa | Elang Flores |
| Class | Aves | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Range in Indonesia | Java and Bali | Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Alor (Nusa Tenggara) |
| Endemic to Indonesia | Yes | Yes |
| Key features | Prominent crest | White head and white patch on upper wing |
| Diet | — | Poorly studied; reported to take village chickens |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Legal protection | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) | Protected (Regulation P.106/2018) |

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