Black-chested Snake-Eagle
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    Black-chested Snake-Eagle

    Circaetus pectoralis

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The black-chested snake eagle or black-breasted snake eagle is a large African bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. It resembles other snake eagles and was formerly considered conspecific with the short-toed and Beaudouin's snake eagles, to which it is closely related.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Black-chested Snake-Eagle. Sightings recorded in 141 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Chome Forest ReserveNorthern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania
    Rare
    Kiguruvumi ForestSouthern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania
    Rare
    Mikumi National ParkSouthern Tanzania Wilderness, Tanzania
    Rare
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