About the Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle
Beaudouin's snake eagle is a species of snake eagle in the family Accipitridae found in the Sahel region of west Africa. It forms a superspecies with the Palearctic short-toed snake eagle Circaetus gallicus and the black-chested snake eagle Circaetus pectoralis. This bird seems to be declining in numbers and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a "vulnerable species".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Species Codes | beasne1, BSEA, BESE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle belong to?
The Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle (Circaetus beaudouini) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle?
The Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle?
Beaudouin's snake eagle is a species of snake eagle in the family Accipitridae found in the Sahel region of west Africa. It forms a superspecies with the Palearctic short-toed snake eagle Circaetus gallicus and the black-chested snake eagle Circaetus pectoralis. This bird seems to be declining in nu...
Where can I report a Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Beaudouin's Snake-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beasne1, or on iNaturalist.
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