Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

Spilornis klossi

Endangered · IUCN Red List

ENEndangeredEndemicVertebratesForestLarge · 939 g

When to see the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

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About the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

The Great Nicobar serpent eagle, also known as the South Nicobar serpent eagle, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is probably the smallest known eagle, with a weight of about 450 g (0.99 lb), a wingspan of 85 to 95 cm and a body length of about 38 to 42 cm. It is endemic to forest on the Indian island of Great Nicobar. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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