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Congo Serpent Eagle
Circaetus spectabilis
Congo Serpent Eagle (Circaetus spectabilis) — Birds of Prey of Africa.
The Congo Serpent Eagle (Circaetus spectabilis) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in Africa.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Circaetus
- Species spectabilis
Quick facts
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Congo Serpent Eagle (Circaetus spectabilis) is a species of bird in the Accipitridae family, part of the order Accipitriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF w, c.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Congo Serpent Eagle live?
The Congo Serpent Eagle is found across Africa with a range covering AF w, c.
What family does the Congo Serpent Eagle belong to?
The Congo Serpent Eagle (Circaetus spectabilis) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What sound does the Congo Serpent Eagle make?
1 real field recording of the Congo Serpent Eagle — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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Meet the Accipitridae
A field guide to the Accipitridae family — 254 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.