Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs Crested Serpent-eagle
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Spilornis cheela
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | Crested Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Spilornis cheela |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 1065.1666666666667 g (37.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle only
None
Crested Serpent-eagle only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Least Concern
Crested Serpent-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.