Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Andaman Serpent Eagle
Spilornis elgini
VUVulnerable Endemic to India
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The Andaman serpent eagle (Spilornis elgini), also known as the Andaman dark-serpent eagle or the dark serpent eagle, is a medium-sized bird in the family Accipitridae, the raptor family, that is only found in India on the Andaman Islands. It is currently classified as vulnerable and is experiencing population declines. This species, unlike the Crested serpent eagle, is incredibly understudied and so many things about its behaviour and ecology are still widely unknown.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Forest of Andaman Islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Andaman 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.
