Andaman Serpent Eagle vs Irrawaddy dolphin

Spilornis elgini compared with Orcaella brevirostris

Key Differences

• Andaman Serpent Eagle is Vulnerable while Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Serpent Eagle	Irrawaddy dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Spilornis	Orcaella
Species	Spilornis elgini	Orcaella brevirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman Serpent Eagle and Irrawaddy dolphin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andaman Serpent Eagle

VU — Vulnerable

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Serpent Eagle	Irrawaddy dolphin
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.

Irrawaddy dolphin

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.