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Species related to the Brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus)

Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white head and... More 20 Images 0 videos
White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus)
This is Africa’s most common large vulture, an accomplished scavenger that feeds on the carcasses of Africa’s large animals. Its plumage is... More 38 Images 7 Videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
African hawk eagle (Hieraaetus spilogaster)
Information on the African hawk eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
White-headed vulture (Trigonoceps occipitalis)
With its bare, pink face and bright orange-red bill with a peacock blue base, this is one of Africa’s most colourful vultures. The... More 21 Images 2 Videos
Asian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
At up to more than a tonne in weight, the Asian buffalo is a massive, powerful animal, with a wider horn span than any other bovid. These... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Ethiopian bush-crow (Zavattariornis stresemanni)
This starling-like crow was reported to science in 1938 and has been a taxonomic riddle ever since. It resembles a starling in body form, it... More 16 Images 1 Video
Maiden's quiver tree (Aloe ramosissima)
Information on the maiden's quiver tree is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Jones' roundleaf bat (Hipposideros jonesi)
Information on Jones' roundleaf bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Rufous elephant-shrew (Elephantulus rufescens)
Information on the rufous elephant-shrew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Uvaria (Uvaria faulknerae)
Information on Uvaria faulknerae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
African giant shrew (Crocidura olivieri)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus pauliani)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 3 Images 0 videos
Wattled crane (Grus carunculatus)
The wattled crane is the largest and rarest of the six species of crane in Africa. The breast and neck are white and the underparts are... More 37 Images 6 Videos
Great snipe (Gallinago media)
Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird. The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned... More 9 Images 1 Video
Beaudouin’s snake-eagle (Circaetus beaudouini)
Previously considered a subspecies of the short-toed snake eagle, Circaetus gallicus, Beaudouin’s snake-eagle is a large eagle with a large... More 3 Images 0 videos
European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
Contrary to its name, the European honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is not related to other species of buzzard (Buteo spp.), and is instead... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus)
Named after the early nineteenth century ornithologist Col. George Montagu, Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is the smallest of... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Seychelles kestrel (Falco araea)
The Seychelles kestrel, the only day-flying raptor in the central Seychelles, is a small falcon with dark reddish-brown plumage on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Verreaux’s eagle (Aquila verreauxii)
Information on Verreaux’s eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 3 Videos
Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey... More 11 Images 0 videos
Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax)
Common and widespread, the tawny eagle is a relatively large, handsome bird of prey, with heavily feathered legs. The plumage is generally... More 32 Images 1 Video
Augur buzzard (Buteo augur)
Information on the Augur buzzard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 1 Video
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Arenaria (Arenaria leptoclados)
Information on Arenaria leptoclados is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos

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