[2] A multi-gene phylogeny of aquiline eagles (Aves: Accipitriformes) reveals extensive paraphyly at the genus level.

The throat is creamy white with a black stripe, running to the whitish breast and underparts, which are heavily barred with chestnut.

An Indonesian endemic, the Javan hawk-eagle occurs in humid tropical forests of Java.

Due to ongoing habitat loss, small population size, limited range and hunting in some areas, it is evaluated as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The adaptation of the bird is very difficult due to their preference for Rasamala trees and Javanese rats for their diet.