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Western Banded Snake-Eagle

Circaetus cinerascens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Circaetus

About

The western banded snake eagle (Circaetus cinerascens) is a grey-brown African raptor with a short tail and a large head. Juveniles have paler and browner upper parts than adults, with white-edged feathers. Head, neck and breast are dark-streaked. The underparts are white with pale brown streaks, mainly on belly and thighs. Subadults may be all dark grey-brown without any streak on underparts. The eyes, ears, and legs are yellow. They have crested chests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Banded Snake-Eagle?
The scientific name of Western Banded Snake-Eagle is Circaetus cinerascens.
What is the conservation status of Western Banded Snake-Eagle?
The Western Banded Snake-Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Western Banded Snake-Eagle belong to?
Western Banded Snake-Eagle belongs to the genus Circaetus.