Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs Black Kite
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle only
None
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Black Kite
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.
Black Kite
The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.