Semi-collared Hawk vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter collaris compared with Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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 | — | — |
Size Comparison
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.
Song & Call Comparison
Semi-collared Hawk
Bald Eagle
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
Semi-collared Hawk
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Conservation Status
Semi-collared Hawk
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
Semi-collared Hawk
Bald Eagle
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.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
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.