Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

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".

Scientific name

Circaetus gallicus

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

LC