Long-legged Buzzard vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Buteo rufinus compared with Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Long-legged Buzzard Andaman Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Buteo rufinus Spilornis elgini
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 89.5 cm (35.2 in) 73.1 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) 895.0 g (31.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Long-legged Buzzard only

Andaman Serpent-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Long-legged Buzzard

Vulnerable

Andaman Serpent-eagle

About These Birds

Andaman Serpent-eagle

The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.

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