Black-mantled Goshawk vs African Fish-eagle
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-mantled Goshawk only
African Fish-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
About These Birds
Black-mantled Goshawk
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.