Blackbreasted Snake Eagle
A lateral view of a Black-Breasted Snake Eagle on a snag.The head, breast and back are black; the abdomen and underparts are white. This medium-sized predator can take snakes of all kinds up to 6 feet long, which it will tear up while perched on a limb or on the ground. It will also eat small animals like rodents, lizards, frogs, and insects which they may actually devour while in flight. [Moremi NP, Botswana]
Blackbreasted Snake Eagle
The Blackbreasted Snake Eagle, with head turned frontal. Note rounded shape of this bird's head. (Please consult text of previous image) [Moremi NP, Botswana]
Brown Snake Eagle
The Brown Snake Eagle is essentially all dark brown, but slightly lighter on the head. Its size is similar to the Blackbreasted Snake Eagle. It will take snakes up to 10 feet long including cobras and adders. [Chobe, NP Botswana]
Brown Snake Eagle
A Brown Snake Eagle, head turned frontal. The size, eating, and behavior are similar for both species. (Please see other captions). [Gomoto River area, Botswana].
Brown Snake Eagle
Frontal view of a Brown Snake Eagle. I have seen this bird perch patiently on a limb waiting for a snake, including the very poisonous ones 10 feet long, and for young monitor lizards. [Botswana].
Brown Snake Eagle
A young Brown Snake Eagle out hunting. [Botswana].
