Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle
Spilornis rufipectus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusSpilornis (Serpent-Eagles)
- SpeciesSpilornis rufipectus (Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle)
About the Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle
The Sulawesi serpent eagle (Spilornis rufipectus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It measures 46-54 cm long and has a wingspan of 105-120 cm. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Tangkoko Nature Reserve
Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle
Nisaetus lanceolatus
Gray-faced Buzzard
Butastur indicus
White-Bellied Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
Brahminy Kite
Haliastur indus
Rufous-bellied Eagle
Lophotriorchis kienerii
Sulawesi Honey-buzzard
Pernis celebensis
Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malayensis
Spotted Harrier
Circus assimilis
Oriental Honey-buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangkoko Nature Reserve | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle sighting in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle in Tangkoko Nature Reserve in our monthly data.