Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

分类位置

同属物种

Andaman Serpent Eagle

Andaman Serpent Eagle

蛇雕

Crested Serpent-Eagle

山蛇雕

Mountain Serpent Eagle

Philippine Serpent Eagle

Philippine Serpent Eagle

Sulawesi Serpent Eagle

Sulawesi Serpent Eagle

形态与习性

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. It is threatened by habitat loss. All major authorities now treat the Great Nicobar serpent eagle as a spe