Andaman Serpent Eagle vs Flat-headed cat

Spilornis elgini compared with Prionailurus planiceps

Key Differences

• Andaman Serpent Eagle is Vulnerable while Flat-headed cat is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Serpent Eagle	Flat-headed cat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Spilornis	Prionailurus
Species	Spilornis elgini	Prionailurus planiceps

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman Serpent Eagle and Flat-headed cat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andaman Serpent Eagle

VU — Vulnerable

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Serpent Eagle	Flat-headed cat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman Serpent Eagle

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andaman Serpent Eagle

The Andaman Serpent Eagle (Spilornis elgini) is a species in the genus Spilornis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.