Crested Serpent-Eagle, Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India

Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (December 2025)

This image was taken during the Majestic Tigers of India trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela) / Wikipedia
Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela / BirdForum
Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:26
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 500

Latitude 24 37 0.4 N
Longitude 79 58 48.2 E
Altitude 343.50m