Beaudouin's Snake-eagle vs Bateleur
Circaetus beaudouini compared with Terathopius ecaudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle | Bateleur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus beaudouini | Terathopius ecaudatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) | 100.1 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 2400.0 g (84.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Bateleur
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.
Bateleur
The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.