Short-toed snake-eagle / Schlangenadler (Circaetus gallicus)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Circaetus (Circaetus); Subfamily True hawks (Accipitrinae); Family Accipitridae (Accipitridae)
General:The short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus), 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". The specific gallicus means "of Gaul".[3] [more]
Vocalization:Quite vocal, especially at breeding ground. A wailing "keeeeaaaaaa" with marked register breaks, or a soft "pjuu-pjuu-pjuu". Male purer and more resonant than female. [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=62-67 cm, wingspan=185-195 cm, weight=1200-2200 g
Habitats: Agricultural