Crested Serpent-Eagle

Spilornis cheela

Least Concern

The Crested Serpent-Eagle is a bird of prey of Old World forests, savannas, mountains, wetlands, and migration routes. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Crested Serpent-Eagle Range — Resident or seasonal range in Old World forests, savannas, mountains, wetlands, and migration routes

Population

≈ 30–40

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