African Hawk-eagle vs Black Harrier
Aquila spilogaster compared with Circus maurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | Black Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Circus maurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Endangered
Black Harrier
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.
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.