South Nicobar Serpent-eagle
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Spilornis klossi Richmond, 1902 |
The South Nicobar Serpent-eagle or Águila Culebrera De Nicobar Mayor (Spilornis klossi, formerly S. minimus) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is endemic to India.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- BirdLife International 2004. Spilornis klossi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.