Sulawesi Serpent Eagle
Spilornis rufipectusGould, J, 1858
English (US) Sulawesi Serpent Eagle
The Sulawesi Serpent Eagle (Spilornis rufipectus) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Accipitridae (Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks) in the order Accipitriformes.
- Scientific name
- Spilornis rufipectus
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Sulawesi Serpent Eagle
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1858
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Spilornis rufipectus rufipectus
- Spilornis rufipectus sulaensis
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1858
- Type locality
- vicinity of Macassar, Celebes.
- Original description
- Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London pt.25, no.340 p.222
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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