Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle (Spilornis klossi)
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Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

Spilornis klossi Richmond, 1902

450 gWeight

The Great Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi), also known as the South Nicobar serpent eagle, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Great Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi), 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 (33 to 37 in) and a body length of about 38 to 42 cm (15 to 17 in). It is endemic to forest on the Indian island of Great Nicobar.

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Questions

How big is the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle?

The Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle weighs around 450 g.

Where does the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Great Nicobar Island (southern Nicobar Islands).

Is the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle as Endangered.

What does the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle in?

It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.

At a glance

Weight
450 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
297 mm
Tail
198 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
75 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Great Nicobar Island (southern Nicobar Islands)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
Genus
Spilornis

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Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

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