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Where to see Black chested Snake Eagle in South Africa
About the Black chested Snake Eagle
The black-chested snake eagle is a medium-sized raptor of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly associated with open woodland, savanna and grassland. It has a distinctive dark brown to black chest contrasting with a pale throat and head, while the underside of the wings and body is largely pale with dark markings. It specialises in hunting snakes and other reptiles but will also take small mammals, birds and amphibians. It commonly hunts from exposed perches and can spend long periods scanning the ground.
How to identify the Black chested Snake Eagle
Medium-sized snake eagle with a distinctive black head and chest, white throat and belly, and prominent chestnut-brown patch on the upper breast. Yellow eyes and cere contrast with the dark head.
Did you know?
Its specialised diet means it regularly hunts venomous snakes, using its powerful talons to subdue prey while avoiding the snake’s strike.
Also known as: Snake Eagle, Slangarend, Swartborsslangarend
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