Spilornis
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Spilornis is a genus of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. As adults all have dark crowns, and bright yellow eyes and cere.[1] These medium-sized raptors are found in forests of southern Asia and are known as serpent-eagles, an English name shared with two African species from the genera Dryotriorchis and Eutriorchis.[1]
Etymology
Template:Langx spilos "spot"; ορνις ornis, ορνιθος ornithos "bird".[2]
Species
As traditionally defined, there are 6 species in this genus. It has been proposed that several small island populations, usually included in the Crested Serpent Eagle, be split into separate species.[1]
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References
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- ↑ a b c Ferguson-Lees & Christie (2001). Raptors of the World. Christopher Helm, London. Template:ISBN
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