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This article provides interesting facts about Crested Serpent Eagle of India. Check out Indian Crested Serpent Eagles fast facts.

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Crested Serpent Eagle Facts

Crested Serpent Eagle is a bird belonging to the Spilornis Genus. It grows to a height of 55 to 75 cm and is almost dark brown in color. A unique habit of the Crested Serpent Eagle of India is that it remains in the same territorial boundaries for a number of years. A major portion of its diet comprises of snakes and lizards. In the following lines, we have provided interesting facts about Crested Serpent Eagle of India. Read and enjoy Indian Crested Serpent Eagles fast facts:
Kingdom : Animalia
Scientific Name : Spilornis cheela
Class : Aves
Order : Accipitriformes
Family : Accipitridae
Genus : Spilornis
Species : S. cheela
Local Name : Dogra Cheel
Height : 55 cm to 75 cm
Clutch Size : One
Incubation Period : 35 days
Natural Habitat : Forests, mangroves and scrubs, upto 1200 m in altitude
Diet : Reptiles like snakes, lizards and frogs
Status : Some populations are threatened



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