Tawny Eagle vs Black Harrier
Aquila rapax compared with Circus maurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Eagle | Black Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila rapax | Circus maurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 101.3 cm (39.9 in) | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 2299.0 g (81.09 oz) | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Tawny Eagle
Endangered
Black Harrier
About These Birds
Black Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.