serpent eagle

Why Is It Called Crested Serpent Eagle?

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They call often with a loud, piercing and familiar three or two-note call. They often feed on snakes, giving them their name and are placed along with the Circaetus snake-eagles in the subfamily Circaetinae. What is the meaning of serpent eagle ? Definition of serpent eagle 1 : any of several raptorial birds of the … Read more

Is The Madagascar Serpent Eagle Extinct?

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This species was believed to be extinct , with the last confirmed sighting being from 1930. However, sightings in 1977 and 1988 led to hope for the species’ rediscovery. It was rediscovered in 1993 by the Peregrine Fund. What does a serpent eagle look like? This medium-large, dark brown eagle is stocky, with rounded wings … Read more