Brown Snake eagle perched in a tree in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
The brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is found in West, East and southern Africa. The brown snake eagle feeds mainly on snakes, being able to kill venomous snakes such as cobras. They have natural protection against bites, with thick-skinned legs. Besides snakes, the brown snake eagle feeds on lizards and small mammals.
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Location: Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Niall Ferguson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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Keywords: africa, bird, brown, cinereus, circaetus, eagle, prey, safari, snake, tanzania, tarangire
