Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs Lesser Fish-eagle
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Icthyophaga humilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | Lesser Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Icthyophaga humilis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 782.5 g (27.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Near Threatened
Lesser 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.