Semi-collared Hawk vs Bald Eagle

Accipiter collaris compared with Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Semi-collared Hawk Bald Eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter collaris Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length 79.0 cm (31.1 in)
Wingspan 33.2 cm (13.1 in) 203.0 cm (79.9 in)
Weight 215.4 g (7.60 oz) 4300.0 g (151.68 oz)
Diet -- Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish …
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend
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Size Comparison

Body Length
Semi-collared Hawk
Bald Eagle 79.0 cm
Wingspan
Semi-collared Hawk 33.2 cm
Bald Eagle 203.0 cm
Weight
Semi-collared Hawk 215.4 g
Bald Eagle 4300.0 g
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Semi-collared Hawk only

None

Bald Eagle only

Bald Eagle

Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.

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Song & Call Comparison

Semi-collared Hawk

Bald Eagle

Song

High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Semi-collared Hawk

Bald Eagle

North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Semi-collared Hawk

Least Concern

Bald Eagle

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How to Tell Them Apart

Semi-collared Hawk

Bald Eagle

Plumage

Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.

Bill

Large, hooked, bright yellow bill

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About These Birds

Semi-collared Hawk

The Semi-collared Hawk, <em>Accipiter collaris</em>, is a raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). Like many members of the genus Accipiter, it is associated with forest habitats, where it likely relies on agile flight to pursue prey through dense vegetation. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern on global conservation assessments, suggesting its population is not under immediate threat. Information on its nesting …

Bald Eagle

The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.

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