Species: Spilornis cheela
English Name: Crested Serpent Eagle
Chinese Name: 蛇鵰
Family: Accipitridae
Description:
This large bird of prey as 50-74 cm in length and 109-169 in wingspan. The plumage is mainly grey-brown and can be identified in flight by a white band across the uderwings and tail. It is a Macao resident.
© 2006 Lai Wagtail
© 2011 Tarique Sani
© 2012 Srikaanth Sekar
© 2013 Daniele Colombo
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.