Short-toed Snake-Eagle
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    Short-toed Snake-Eagle

    Circaetus gallicus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.136 kg

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    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". The specific gallicus means "of Gallia".

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Short-toed Snake-Eagle. Sightings recorded in 50 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    North Africa
    Parc National du Haut Atlas Oriental متنزه قومي الأطلس الكبير الشرقيMiddle Atlas Mountains, Morocco
    Rare
    South Asia
    Dachigam National ParkThe Himalayan Heights, India
    Rare
    Guindy National ParkWestern Ghats & Deccan Plateau, India
    Rare
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