Andaman Serpent-eagle
Spilornis elgini
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
73,1 cm
Gewicht
895,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 73,1 cm | 28.8 in |
| Gewicht | 895,0 g | 31.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Spilornis |
| Arten | Spilornis elgini |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | نسر الأفعى الأندماني |
| French | Serpentaire des Andaman |
| Indonesian | Elang-ular andaman |
| Japanese | アンダマンカンムリワシ |
| Spanish | culebrera de Andamán |
Distribution
Andaman Serpent-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Andaman Serpent-eagle endangered?
The Andaman Serpent-eagle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Andaman Serpent-eagle?
The Andaman Serpent-eagle has a wingspan of 73.1 cm, weight of 895.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Serpent-eagle belong to?
The Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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