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The Congo serpent eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis), is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is placed in the monotypic genus Dryotriorchis. This species is found in western and central Africa, with its range stretching from Sierra Leone south to Angola and west to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It occurs in upper and lower Guinean forests, which are dense rainforests. This serpent eagle specializes in hunting in these forests’ dark understories. It has two subspecies, the nominate subspecies. Dryotriorchis spectabilis spectabilis and Dryotriorchis spectabilis batesi. Though monotypic, it appears to be very closely related to Circaetus. This hawk is a medium-sized bird with distinctive short, rounded wings and a long, rounded tail. It is varying shades of brown o

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rdfs:label	Congo Serpent Eagle
rdfs:comment	The Congo serpent eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis), is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is placed in the monotypic genus Dryotriorchis. This species is found in western and central Africa, with its range stretching from Sierra Leone south to Angola and west to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It occurs in upper and lower Guinean forests, which are dense rainforests. This serpent eagle specializes in hunting in these forests’ dark understories. It has two subspecies, the nominate subspecies. Dryotriorchis spectabilis spectabilis and Dryotriorchis spectabilis batesi. Though monotypic, it appears to be very closely related to Circaetus. This hawk is a medium-sized bird with distinctive short, rounded wings and a long, rounded tail. It is varying shades of brown o
sameAs	dbr:Congo_serpent_eagle
dcterms:subject	Least Concern Species Animalia Accipitriformes Chordata Accipitridae Aves Circaetinae Birds of Uganda Birds of Sierra Leone Birds of Nigeria Birds of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Birds of Gabon Birds of Cameroon Birds of Angola Animals Described in 1863 Dryotriorchis
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Status	Least Concern
Name	Congo Serpent Eagle
imagewidth	270(xsd:integer)
Species	Dryotriorchis spectabilis
Genus	Dryotriorchis
Class	Aves
Family	Accipitridae
Order	Accipitriformes
Phylum	Chordata
Location	western and central Africa, with its range stretching from Sierra Leone south to Angola and west to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
abstract	The Congo serpent eagle (Dryotriorchis spectabilis), is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is placed in the monotypic genus Dryotriorchis. This species is found in western and central Africa, with its range stretching from Sierra Leone south to Angola and west to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It occurs in upper and lower Guinean forests, which are dense rainforests. This serpent eagle specializes in hunting in these forests’ dark understories. It has two subspecies, the nominate subspecies. Dryotriorchis spectabilis spectabilis and Dryotriorchis spectabilis batesi. Though monotypic, it appears to be very closely related to Circaetus. This hawk is a medium-sized bird with distinctive short, rounded wings and a long, rounded tail. It is varying shades of brown on its back and has a slight crest. Its breast is white with variable amounts of a rufous wash and, in the nominate subspecies, is covered in round, blackish spots. The subspecies Dryotriorchis spectabilis batesi only has these dots on its flanks. The Congo serpent eagle closely resembles Cassin's hawk-eagle, and some ornithologists believe that this likeness is a rare example of avian mimicry. It is a very vocal raptor, and often is one of the most heard species in its habitat. This serpent eagle feeds on snakes, chameleons, and toads, and hunts these species by dropping onto them from a perch in the understory. Its excellent eyesight enables it to hunt in the dark forest. Very little is known about its breeding habits, though it is suspected to breed from June to December. The Congo serpent eagle is listed as a species of Least Concern due to its large range and population. This species has been kept as a pet.

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