Snake-eagle (genus)

Circaetus, the snake eagles, is a genus of medium-sized eagles in the bird of prey family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as buzzards and harriers.

Species in taxonomic order

 * Southern Banded Snake Eagle or Fasciated Snake Eagle, Circaetus fasciolatus
 * Western Banded Snake Eagle, Circaetus cinerascens
 * Congo Serpent-Eagle, Circaetus spectabilis
 * Beaudouin's Snake Eagle, Circaetus beaudouini - sometimes included in C. gallicus
 * Black-chested Snake Eagle, Circaetus pectoralis - sometimes included in C. gallicus
 * Brown Snake Eagle, Circaetus cinereus
 * Short-toed Snake Eagle, Circaetus gallicus