Black-chested Snake-eagle vs Bateleur
Circaetus pectoralis compared with Terathopius ecaudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chested Snake-eagle | Bateleur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circaetus pectoralis | Terathopius ecaudatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) | 100.1 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) | 2400.0 g (84.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-chested Snake-eagle only
Bateleur only
Conservation Status
Black-chested Snake-eagle
Bateleur
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.
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.