Long-legged Buzzard vs Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Buteo rufinus compared with Circaetus beaudouini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Buzzard | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo rufinus | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) |
| Weight | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-legged Buzzard only
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
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.