About the Mountain Serpent-Eagle
The mountain serpent eagle, also known as the Kinabalu serpent eagle, is a bird of prey that is found in northern Borneo. It is found at altitudes of 1,000–4,100 metres (3,300–13,500 ft) in forest, especially where it becomes stunted. Where their range overlaps, the crested serpent eagle generally occurs at lower altitudes. The mountain serpent eagle is darker than the Bornean subspecies of the crested serpent eagle.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Spilornis kinabaluensis |
| Species Codes | moseag1, MOSE, KISE, MSEA, KSEA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Serpent-Eagle belong to?
The Mountain Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis kinabaluensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Serpent-Eagle?
The Mountain Serpent-Eagle is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mountain Serpent-Eagle?
The mountain serpent eagle, also known as the Kinabalu serpent eagle, is a bird of prey that is found in northern Borneo. It is found at altitudes of 1,000–4,100 metres (3,300–13,500 ft) in forest, especially where it becomes stunted. Where their range overlaps, the crested serpent eagle generally o...
Where can I report a Mountain Serpent-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Serpent-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moseag1, or on iNaturalist.
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