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Crested
Serpent Eagle
Spilornis
cheela
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 Appearance
The crested serpent eagle
is a variable species and the many races differ
in size and plumage tones. Size: 51 - 71 cm
(20 - 28 in) |
Description
The birds soar above the
land, calling occasionally, but do not hunt
in the air; they generally catch prey by dropping
down on it from a perch. |
Regions
India to S. china; S.E.
Asia, Indonesia in forest |
Diet
Like other snake eagles,
the crested serpent eagle feeds mainly on reptiles,
particularly tree snakes; its feet, with short,
strong, rough-surfaced toes, are adapted for
grasping its slippery prey. |
Breeding
A pair often remains together
all year. In the breeding season, the birds
perform flight displays, then build a small
nest of sticks in a tree. The female incubates
her 1 egg for about 35 days, and the male supplies
her with food. |
 Status
Wildlife Protection of
Thailand, Wildlife Preservation and Protection
Act 1992 |
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