Black-chested Snake-eagle vs Bearded Vulture
Circaetus pectoralis compared with Gypaetus barbatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Snake-eagle | Bearded Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus pectoralis | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) |
| Weight | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bearded Vulture only
Conservation Status
Black-chested Snake-eagle
Bearded Vulture
About These Birds
Black-chested Snake-eagle
The Black-chested Snake-eagle is a large, powerful raptor of sub-Saharan African open habitats, with dark brown upperparts, a white belly, and a conspicuous black breast forming a dark chest band. It inhabits open and lightly wooded savanna, grasslands, and semi-arid scrub across much of eastern and southern Africa. As its name suggests, it feeds almost exclusively on snakes and other reptiles.
Bearded Vulture
The Bearded Vulture, or Lammergeier, is a spectacular high-mountain raptor found from the Pyrenees and Africa to Central and South Asia. Adults are orange-buff below, dark above, with a long diamond-shaped tail and striking beard of dark bristles below the bill. Uniquely, it feeds almost exclusively on bones, dropping them from height onto rocks to access the nutritious marrow.