Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Sulawesi Serpent Eagle
Spilornis rufipectus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The Sulawesi serpent eagle (Spilornis rufipectus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It measures 46-54 cm long and has a wingspan of 105-120 cm.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sulawesi serpent eagle
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
