Philippine Serpent Eagle (Spilornis holospilus)
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Philippine Serpent Eagle

Spilornis holospilus (Vigors, 1831)

705 gWeight

The Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Philippine Serpent Eagle has been recorded at 37 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines343 records
  2. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines330 records
  3. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines226 records
More places
  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines226 records
  2. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines153 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines150 records
  4. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines147 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines142 records
  6. Subic BayPhilippines129 records
  7. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines117 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Philippine serpent eagle (Spilornis holospilus) is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela). This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Serpent Eagle?

The Philippine Serpent Eagle weighs around 705 g.

Where does the Philippine Serpent Eagle live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Serpent Eagle?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Philippine Serpent Eagle endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Serpent Eagle as Least Concern.

What does the Philippine Serpent Eagle eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Philippine Serpent Eagle in?

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

At a glance

Weight
705 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
340 mm
Tail
222 mm
Bill
38 mm
Tarsus
75 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
Genus
Spilornis

Other birds in the genus Spilornis

Philippine Serpent Eagle

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