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Black-breasted Snake Eagle

Circaetus pectoralis

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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The attractive Black-breasted Snake Eagle is an African raptor that is surprisingly not uncommon in desert environments such as that around Uis where I photographed this bird in flight. It is well known for its abilities to hover as it searches out for snakes.

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PublishedNovember 1, 2011

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