African Hawk-eagle vs Plumbeous Hawk

Aquila spilogaster compared with Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Plumbeous Hawk
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 47.6 cm (18.7 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 482.0 g (17.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Plumbeous Hawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Near Threatened

Plumbeous 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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