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