
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
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
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines343 records
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines330 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines226 records
More places
- Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines226 records
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines153 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines150 records
- Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines147 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines142 records
- Subic BayPhilippines129 records
- Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines117 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Spilornis
Other birds in the genus Spilornis
Great Nicobar Serpent EagleSpilornis klossi
Sulawesi Serpent EagleSpilornis rufipectus
Mountain Serpent EagleSpilornis kinabaluensis
Crested Serpent EagleSpilornis cheela
Andaman Serpent EagleSpilornis elgini
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
White-tailed KiteElanus leucurus
Black-winged KiteElanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered KiteElanus axillaris
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In other languages
- EnglishPhilippine Serpent Eagle
- 简体中文菲律宾蛇雕
- 繁體中文菲律賓蛇鵰
- 日本語フィリピンカンムリワシ
- DeutschPhilippinenschlangenadler
- FrançaisSerpentaire des Philippines
- EspañolCulebrera filipina
- Portuguêságuia-cobreira-de-nuca-escamosa
- ItalianoSerpentario delle Filippine
- NederlandsFilipijnse Slangenarend
- РусскийФилиппинский змееяд
- Svenskafilippinhjälmörn
- DanskFilippinsk Slangeørn
- Polskiwężojad filipiński