The mountain serpent eagle (''Spilornis kinabaluensis''), also known as the Kinabalu serpent eagle, is a

bird of prey Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). In addition to speed and strength, these predator ...

that is found in northern

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. It is found at altitudes of in forest, especially where it becomes

stunted Stunted growth is a reduced growth rate in human development. It is a primary manifestation of malnutrition (or more precisely undernutrition) and recurrent infections, such as diarrhea and helminthiasis, in early childhood and even before birth, ...

. Where their range overlaps, the

crested serpent eagle The crested serpent eagle (''Spilornis cheela'') is a medium-sized bird of prey that is found in forested habitats across tropical Asia. Within its widespread range across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and East Asia, there are considera ...

generally occurs at lower altitudes. The mountain serpent eagle is darker than the Bornean subspecies of the crested serpent eagle. The mountain serpent eagle is threatened by habitat loss. However, they occur within the

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and the

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. Their high-altitude habitats are usually too remote for logging and agriculture, making some of its range secure.

References

* Ferguson-Lees & Christie (2001). ''Raptors of the World.'' Christopher Helm, London.

External links

BirdLife Species Factsheet.
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mountain serpent eagle The mountain serpent eagle (''Spilornis kinabaluensis''), also known as the Kinabalu serpent eagle, is a bird of prey that is found in northern Borneo. It is found at altitudes of in forest, especially where it becomes dwarf forest, stunted. Whe ...

Endemic birds of Borneo Birds of Brunei Birds of East Malaysia Vulnerable fauna of Asia