About the Philippine Serpent-Eagle
The Philippine serpent eagle is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle. This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is found on most part of the major islands, except for Palawan.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Spilornis holospilus |
| Species Codes | phseag1, PSEA, PHSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Serpent-Eagle belong to?
The Philippine Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis holospilus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Serpent-Eagle?
The Philippine serpent eagle is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle. This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees. It is endemic to the Phil...
Where can I report a Philippine Serpent-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Serpent-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phseag1, or on iNaturalist.
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