African Hawk-eagle vs African Marsh-harrier
Aquila spilogaster compared with Circus ranivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | African Marsh-harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Circus ranivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Least Concern
African Marsh-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.
African Marsh-harrier
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.