Black-chested Snake-eagle vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Circaetus pectoralis compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Snake-eagle | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus pectoralis | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chested Snake-eagle
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-eagle
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.