About the Brown Snake-Eagle
The brown snake eagle is a fairly large species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in West, East and southern Africa. This species is an almost obligate predator of a variety of snakes. A very solitary bird, the brown snake eagle has a prolonged breeding cycle and raises a single eaglet. Although probably naturally scarce, it is classified as a least concern species as it continues to occur over a very broad range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Circaetus cinereus |
| Species Codes | brseag1, BRSE, BSEA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Snake-Eagle belong to?
The Brown Snake-Eagle (Circaetus cinereus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Snake-Eagle?
The brown snake eagle is a fairly large species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in West, East and southern Africa. This species is an almost obligate predator of a variety of snakes. A very solitary bird, the brown snake eagle has a prolonged breeding cycle and raises a singl...
Where can I report a Brown Snake-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Snake-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brseag1, or on iNaturalist.
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