Black Baza vs Black-chested Snake-eagle
Aviceda leuphotes compared with Circaetus pectoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Baza | Black-chested Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda leuphotes | Circaetus pectoralis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) |
| Weight | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black Baza
Black-chested Snake-eagle
About These Birds
Black Baza
The Black Baza is a small, striking raptor of South and Southeast Asia with a bold crest, black upperparts, and white underparts barred with chestnut. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including forest edges and secondary growth, from the foothills of the Himalayas through Myanmar, southern China, and the Malay Peninsula. It feeds primarily on large insects, frogs, and lizards, often hunting in small groups.
Black-chested Snake-eagle
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.