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Short-toed Snake Eagle

Short-toed Snake Eagle
Photo: Zeynel Cebeci · CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is a carnivorous bird native to Europe and Asia.

The short-toed snake eagle, also known as the short-toed eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. The genus name Circaetus is from the Ancient Greek kirkos, a type of hawk, and aetos, "eagle — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Circaetus gallicus
Class
Bird
Family / order
Accipitridae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Europe, Asia
Weight
2 kg
Lifespan
17.3 years
Activity
Diurnality
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Short-toed Snake Eagle eat?

The short-toed snake eagle is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Short-toed Snake Eagle?

The short-toed snake eagle weighs around 2 kg.

How long do Short-toed Snake Eagles live?

In the wild, the short-toed snake eagle can live up to about 17.3 years.

Where do Short-toed Snake Eagles live?

Short-toed Snake Eagles are found in Europe and Asia, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the short-toed snake eagle endangered?

The short-toed snake eagle is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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