African Hawk-eagle vs Papuan Eagle

Aquila spilogaster compared with Harpyopsis novaeguineae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Papuan Eagle
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Harpyopsis novaeguineae
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 85.2 cm (33.5 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 2000.0 g (70.55 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Papuan Eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Vulnerable

Papuan Eagle

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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