About the Andaman Serpent Eagle
The Andaman serpent eagle, also known as the Andaman dark-serpent eagle or the dark serpent eagle, is a medium-sized bird in the family Accipitridae, the raptor family, that is only found in India on the Andaman Islands. It is currently classified as vulnerable and is experiencing population declines. This species, unlike the Crested serpent eagle, is incredibly understudied and so many things about its behaviour and ecology are still widely unknown.
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The call of the Andaman serpent eagle consists of three to four short chip-sounding whistles. These birds are nearly entirely dark brown, except for their bright yellow faces and legs and they have spots on the tops of their wings and on their chests. They also have thick black bands on their tails and white and black bands on the underside of their wings. This species also has a hooked beak which is characteristic of a bird of prey and is used to tear apart food. Juvenile Andaman serpent eagles are known to have lighter colouring than adults and they also have a white head.
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Where the Andaman Serpent Eagle lives
When to see the Andaman Serpent Eagle
Peak activity in December · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Sulawesi Serpent EagleSpilornis rufipectusThe Sulawesi serpent eagle is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Mountain Serpent EagleSpilornis kinabaluensisThe mountain serpent eagle, also known as the Kinabalu serpent eagle, is a bird of prey that is found in northern Borneo.
Great Nicobar Serpent EagleSpilornis klossiThe Great Nicobar serpent eagle, also known as the South Nicobar serpent eagle, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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