VUVulnerable
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Spilornis elgini
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_serpent_eagle
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ACCIPITRIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andaman Serpent-eagle classified as Vulnerable?
Andaman Serpent-eagle is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Andaman Serpent-eagle live?
Andaman Serpent-eagle occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andaman Serpent-eagle?
The main threats to Andaman Serpent-eagle are 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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