A Crested Serpent Eagle roosting from the previous night!
A medium sized raptor found in the forests across India and South East Asia. The bird is named after its preference for snakes though it hunts other reptiles like Monitor lizards, small birds, fishes, and even small mammals like Giant Squirrels and maybe Civet cats.
During our trip to a remote forest region in the neighbouring state, we came across 5-6 of these birds - usually in the mornings sitting relaxedly with one leg up and surveying the area around. I suppose it roosted on the same branch during the previous night. The birds are known for being perched long hours at the same spot.
These eagles can grow from 50 - 75 cms and have a variable size. They are also stocky and have a spotted frontside and definitive underwing pattern that make them one of the easiest raptors to identify. I had seen it in action few times hunting and it is exciting to watch how it identifies a snake from so far and catches it.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Crested Serpent Eagle roosting from the previous night!
A medium sized raptor found in the forests across India and South East Asia. The bird is named after its preference for snakes though it hunts other reptiles like Monitor lizards, small birds, fishes, and even small mammals like Giant Squirrels and maybe Civet cats.
During our trip to a remote forest region in the neighbouring state, we came across 5-6 of these birds - usually in the mornings sitting relaxedly with one leg up and surveying the area around. I suppose it roosted on the same branch during the previous night. The birds are known for being perched long hours at the same spot.
These eagles can grow from 50 - 75 cms and have a variable size. They are also stocky and have a spotted frontside and definitive underwing pattern that make them one of the easiest raptors to identify. I had seen it in action few times hunting and it is exciting to watch how it identifies a snake from so far and catches it.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.