About the Andaman Serpent-Eagle
The Andaman serpent eagle, also known as the Andaman dark-serpent eagle or the dark serpent eagle, is a medium-sized bird in the family Accipitridae, the raptor family, that is only found in India on the Andaman Islands. It is currently classified as vulnerable and is experiencing population declines. This species, unlike the Crested serpent eagle, is incredibly understudied and so many things about its behaviour and ecology are still widely unknown.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Spilornis elgini |
| Species Codes | anseag1, ASEA, ANSE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Serpent-Eagle belong to?
The Andaman Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis elgini) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Andaman Serpent-Eagle?
The Andaman Serpent-Eagle is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Andaman Serpent-Eagle?
The Andaman serpent eagle, also known as the Andaman dark-serpent eagle or the dark serpent eagle, is a medium-sized bird in the family Accipitridae, the raptor family, that is only found in India on the Andaman Islands. It is currently classified as vulnerable and is experiencing population decline...
Where can I report a Andaman Serpent-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Serpent-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anseag1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawks, Eagles, and Kites 250 species
More Birds in Order Accipitriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Andaman Serpent-Eagle?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!