Andaman Serpent-eagle

Andaman Serpent-eagle

Spilornis elgini

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
73,1 cm
Khối Lượng
895,0 g
Họ
Accipitridae
Bộ
Accipitriformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 73,1 cm 28.8 in
Khối Lượng 895,0 g 31.57 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Họ Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Spilornis
Loài 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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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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