Mountain Serpent-Eagle
Spilornis kinabaluensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusSpilornis (Serpent-Eagles)
- SpeciesSpilornis kinabaluensis (Mountain Serpent-Eagle)
About the 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 1,000–4,100 metres (3,300–13,500 ft) in forest, especially where it becomes stunted. Where their range overlaps, the crested serpent eagle 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 Kinabalu National Park and the Gunung Mulu National Park. Their high-altitude habitats are usually too remote for logging and agriculture, making some of its range secure.
Ferguson-Lees & Christie (2001). Raptors of the World. Christopher Helm, London. ISBN 0-7136-8026-1 BirdLife Species Factsheet. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Serpent-Eagle in Kinabalu Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mountain Serpent-Eagle in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Serpent-Eagle sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 243 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Serpent-Eagle in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Serpent-Eagle in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.