Philippine serpent eagle

Spilornis holospilus

The Philippine serpent eagle is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle . This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is found on most part of the major islands, except for Palawan.
Nemophilist Hunter of the woods Geotagged,Philippines,Spilornis holospilus,Summer,philippine serpent eagle

Appearance

The Philippine serpent eagle is distinguished from other species of serpent eagle by more well-defined spots on the underparts and wings.

Habitat

It inhabits primary and secondary forest. The bird is often seen soaring over clearings and river valleys.

Food

The bird feeds on amphibians, reptiles and other live prey.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyAccipitridae
GenusSpilornis
SpeciesS. holospilus
Photographed in
Philippines