Crested Serpent Eagle
Spilornis cheela
In a showBirds of prey
A medium-sized hunting bird that lives in the forests of Asia's warm regions.
Crested Serpent Eagle is a medium-sized, specialized bird of prey found across the forested habitats of tropical Asia.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: They feature a distinctive large-looking head with a mane-like crest on the back. Their faces and heavily scaled legs are bright yellow.
- Diet: True to their name, they primarily hunt snakes and other reptiles along the forest canopy.
- Call: They are highly vocal birds, known for a loud, piercing three-note call that rings through the forest.
- Status: They are currently classified as Least Concern with a stable population.
- Group
- Birds of prey