Verreaux's Eagle vs Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Aquila verreauxii compared with Circaetus beaudouini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Verreaux's Eagle | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila verreauxii | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 118.0 cm (46.5 in) | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) |
| Weight | 4235.0 g (149.39 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Verreaux's Eagle
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
About These Birds
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.