Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle
NameSulawesi Serpent-Eagle
Common NameSulawesi Serpent-Eagle
Scientific NameSpilornis rufipectus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)45.5
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark grey to blackish head and throat, with bright yellow eyes and cere. The upperparts are dark brown. The underparts are rufous-brown to dark brown, heavily marked with prominent white barring or spotting, particularly on the belly and flanks. The tail is banded with broad dark bands and a white tip.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of clear, whistling calls, often described as a series of 'klee-klee-klee' or 'whee-whee-whee' notes.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Sulawesi and some smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDark head and throat, Bright yellow eyes and cere, Brown upperparts, Rufous-brown underparts with white barring/spotting, Banded tail, Endemic to Sulawesi
Description
The Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle is a medium-sized raptor endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its dark head, bright yellow eyes, and brown plumage with distinctive white barring on its underparts. It typically perches in trees within its forest habitat, scanning for its primary prey of snakes and other reptiles.
