Black-chested Snake-eagle
Circaetus pectoralis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="circaetus-pectoralis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-chested Snake-eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 105.6 cm and a weight of 1.7 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-chested Snake-eagle is a large, powerful raptor of sub-Saharan African open habitats, with dark brown upperparts, a white belly, and a conspicuous black breast forming a dark chest band. It inhabits open and lightly wooded savanna, grasslands, and semi-arid scrub across much of eastern and southern Africa. As its name suggests, it feeds almost exclusively on snakes and other reptiles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 105.6 cm | 41.6 in |
| Weight | 1739.0 g | 61.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 51-52 days. Fledging: 89-90 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Circaetus |
| Species | Circaetus pectoralis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | صرارة سوداء الصدر |
| French | Circaète à poitrine noire |
| German | Schwarzbrust-Schlangenadler |
| Indonesian | Elang-ular dada-hitam |
| Japanese | ムナグロチュウヒワシ |
| Portuguese | águia-cobreira-de-peito-preto |
| Spanish | Culebrera pechinegra |
Distribution
Black-chested Snake-eagle has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family