African Hawk-eagle vs Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Aquila spilogaster compared with Circaetus beaudouini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
About These Birds
African Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle is a vulnerable raptor found in forest-savanna mosaics and woodland edges in West and Central Africa. It resembles other snake-eagles with a large, rounded head, yellow eyes, and lightly barred underparts. As its name suggests, it preys primarily on snakes, which it catches in open areas, and is threatened by deforestation and habitat degradation.