European Honey-buzzard vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Pernis apivorus compared with Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute European Honey-buzzard Andaman Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Pernis apivorus Spilornis elgini
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 81.5 cm (32.1 in) 73.1 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 698.25 g (24.63 oz) 895.0 g (31.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

European Honey-buzzard only

None

Andaman Serpent-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

European 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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