Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circaetus pectoralis |
| Codes | bkbsne1, BCSE |
Identification
The Black-chested Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family within the order Accipitriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Circaetus pectoralis
Family: Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
Order: Accipitriformes
eBird Code: bkbsne1