Short-toed Snake Eagle

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Short-toed Snake Eagle (<em>Circaetus gallicus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Circaetus; binomial: Circaetus gallicus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic, the Oriental Region and Australasia. Non-breeding range: e, c, w AF; s, se Asia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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