mountain hawk-eagle; Hodgson's hawk eagle
A large bird of prey native to mountainous regions of East Asia. Scientific name: Nisaetus nipalensis.
The mountain hawk-eagle is a large bird of prey that inhabits the mountainous regions of Japan.
I spotted a mountain hawk-eagle while birdwatching.
Katakana spelling is common for this bird name and is the usual written form.
Hiragana spelling is also used, but katakana is more typical for animal names.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
The name クマタカ combines 熊 (bear) and 鷹 (hawk), likely referring to its large size and powerful build. The exact origin is uncertain.