African Hawk-eagle vs Galapagos Hawk

Aquila spilogaster compared with Buteo galapagoensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Galapagos Hawk
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Buteo galapagoensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 80.5 cm (31.7 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 1195.5 g (42.17 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Galapagos Hawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Vulnerable

Galapagos Hawk

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.

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