Long-tailed Honey-buzzard vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Henicopernis longicauda compared with Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Long-tailed Honey-buzzard Andaman Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Henicopernis longicauda Spilornis elgini
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 78.9 cm (31.1 in) 73.1 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 572.5 g (20.19 oz) 895.0 g (31.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Long-tailed Honey-buzzard only

None

Andaman Serpent-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Long-tailed Honey-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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