culebrera de Andamán

culebrera de Andamán

Spilornis elgini

Vulnerable
Envergadura
73,1 cm
Peso
895,0 g
Familia
Accipitridae
Orden
Accipitriformes

The culebrera de Andamán (Spilornis elgini) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (águilas, gavilanes y milanos), within the order Accipitriformes (águilas y gavilanes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.1 cm and a weight of 895 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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
Envergadura 73,1 cm 28.8 in
Peso 895,0 g 31.57 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Accipitriformes (Águilas y Gavilanes)
Familia Accipitridae (Águilas, Gavilanes y Milanos)
Genus Spilornis
Especies 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

culebrera de Andamán has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the culebrera de Andamán endangered?
The culebrera de Andamán has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the culebrera de Andamán?
The culebrera de Andamán has a wingspan of 73.1 cm, weight of 895.0 g.
What order and family does the culebrera de Andamán belong to?
The culebrera de Andamán (Spilornis elgini) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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