Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs Red-headed Vulture
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
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.