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Crested Serpent Eagle

Crested Serpent Eagle in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

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The Crested Serpent Eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that is found in forested habitats across tropical Asia. They fly over the forest canopy on broad wings and tail have wide white and black bars. They call often with a loud, piercing and familiar three or two-note call. They often feed on snakes, giving them their name and are placed along with the "Circaetus" snake-eagles in the subfamily "Circaetinae".

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Chamith Siriwardena
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By Chamith Siriwardena

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Uploaded Aug 16, 2015. Captured Jul 26, 2015 11:54.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO1000
  • 600mm