Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

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Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle (<em>Spilornis klossi</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle (Spilornis klossi) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Spilornis; binomial: Spilornis klossi; authority: Richmond, 1902.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Spilornis klossi is split from S. cheela (Ferguson-Lees & Christie 2001; Dickinson 2003; Rasmussen & Anderton 2005, 2012).

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