Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs African Fish-eagle
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Least Concern
African Fish-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.
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.