Brown Snake-Eagle.
The Brown Snake-Eagle is a fearless bird capable of killing and carrying off a ± 2 metre long snake. When it sees a snake, it swoops down, seizes the reptile behind the head and crushes the spine with its talons and beak.
size: Adult Height: 71-76cm Weight: 2kg Wingspan: 1.64m
(Kruger National Park, RSA).
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Brown Snake-Eagle.
The Brown Snake-Eagle is a fearless bird capable of killing and carrying off a ± 2 metre long snake. When it sees a snake, it swoops down, seizes the reptile behind the head and crushes the spine with its talons and beak.
size: Adult Height: 71-76cm Weight: 2kg Wingspan: 1.64m
(Kruger National Park, RSA).
Many thanks to everyone who chooses to leave a comment or add this image to their favorites, it is much appreciated.
©Elsie van der Walt, all rights reserved. Please don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. If you are interested in using one of my images, please send me an E-mail (elsie.vdwalt@gmail.com).