Andaman Serpent-eagle

Andaman Serpent-eagle

Spilornis elgini

Vulnerable
Kanat Açıklığı
73,1 cm
Ağırlık
895,0 g
Familya
Accipitridae
Takım
Accipitriformes

The Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). 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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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 73,1 cm 28.8 in
Ağırlık 895,0 g 31.57 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Familya Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Spilornis
Türler 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.

Mevcut Not recorded

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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