Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs White-bellied Sea-eagle
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Haliaeetus leucogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | White-bellied Sea-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Haliaeetus leucogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle only
None
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-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.