Grey-headed Fish-eagle vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Icthyophaga ichthyaetus compared with Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Grey-headed Fish-eagle Andaman Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Icthyophaga ichthyaetus Spilornis elgini
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 94.2 cm (37.1 in) 73.1 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 2061.6666666666665 g (72.72 oz) 895.0 g (31.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Grey-headed Fish-eagle only

Andaman Serpent-eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Grey-headed Fish-eagle

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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