Topic summary
Short-toed snake eagle
The short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus), also known as the short-toed eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, buzzards and harriers. The genus name Circaetus is from the Ancient Greekkirkos, a type of hawk, and aetos, "eagle". The specific gallicus means "of Gallia".