Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs European Honey-buzzard
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Pernis apivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | European Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Pernis apivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 81.5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 698.25 g (24.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Least Concern
European Honey-buzzard
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.