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Crested Serpent Eagle

Spilornis cheela

Photo by Rico Bopanna
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Description:

The crested serpent eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that is found in forested habitats across tropical Asia. Within its widespread range across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and East Asia, there are considerable variations and some authorities prefer to treat several of its subspecies as completely separate species.

Habitat:

Moist and dry deciduous and evergreen forests

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