African Hawk-eagle vs Augur Buzzard

Aquila spilogaster compared with Buteo augur

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Augur Buzzard
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Buteo augur
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 82.0 cm (32.3 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 1090.0 g (38.45 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Augur Buzzard only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Least Concern

Augur Buzzard

About These Birds

African Hawk-eagle

The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.

Augur Buzzard

The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.

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