The short-toed snake eagle

Unique among our European birds of prey, this forest nesting species hunts reptiles (snakes and large lizards) by sight in open environments (garrigues, stones, fields, vines). It is a great migrant and spends the winter in the South of the Sahara desert. 1.80 meters wingspan, white belly, brown chest and flying characteristic, the short-toed snake eagle is easily noticeable if you pay attention. Here from March to September, this original raptor is a key element of our natural heritage.