Black-chested Snake-eagle vs Snail Kite
Circaetus pectoralis compared with Rostrhamus sociabilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Snake-eagle | Snail Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus pectoralis | Rostrhamus sociabilis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) | 69.0 cm (27.2 in) |
| Weight | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) | 375.75 g (13.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-chested Snake-eagle
Least Concern
Snail Kite
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.