Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle
Spilornis klossi
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Endangered
Wingspan
59.4 cm
Weight
450.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle (Spilornis klossi) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.4 cm and a weight of 450 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.4 cm | 23.4 in |
| Weight | 450.0 g | 15.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Spilornis |
| Species | Spilornis klossi |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر الأفعى الكبير النيكوباري |
| French | Serpentaire menu |
| Indonesian | Elang-ular nikobar besar |
| Japanese | ニコバルカンムリワシ |
| Portuguese | águia-serpentária-pequena |
| Spanish | culebrera de Nicobar |
| Thai | อินทรีกินงูนิโคบาร์ใหญ่ |
| Turkish | Büyük Nikobar yılan kartalı |
Distribution
Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle endangered?
The Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle?
The Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle has a wingspan of 59.4 cm, weight of 450.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle belong to?
The Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle (Spilornis klossi) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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