The Philippine serpent eagle (''Spilornis holospilus'') is an eagle found in the major islands of the

Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...

. It is sometimes treated as a

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of the crested serpent eagle (''

Spilornis cheela 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 ...

''). This species is usually found in forest clearings, open woodlands, and sometimes in cultivated lands with scattered trees. It is endemic to the Philippines. The species is found on most part of the major islands, except for

Palawan Palawan (), officially the Province of Palawan ( cyo, Probinsya i'ang Palawan; tl, Lalawigan ng Palawan), is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of Mimaropa. It is the largest province in the country in ...

Habitat

It inhabits primary and secondary forest. The bird is often seen soaring over clearings and river valleys.

Diet

The bird feeds on amphibians, reptiles and other live prey.

Description

The Philippine serpent eagle is distinguished from other species of serpent eagle by more well-defined spots on the underparts and wings.

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Philippine serpent eagle — Spilornis holospilus

Philippine serpent eagle The Philippine serpent eagle (''Spilornis holospilus'') is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines. It is sometimes treated as a race of the crested serpent eagle (''Spilornis cheela''). This species is usually found in forest cle ...

Endemic birds of the Philippines

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