African Hawk-eagle vs Black-faced Hawk
Aquila spilogaster compared with Leucopternis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | Black-faced Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Leucopternis melanops |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Least Concern
Black-faced 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.
Black-faced Hawk
The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.