African Hawk-eagle vs Oriental Honey-buzzard

Aquila spilogaster compared with Pernis ptilorhynchus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Oriental Honey-buzzard
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Pernis ptilorhynchus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 82.7 cm (32.6 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 1117.5 g (39.42 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Oriental Honey-buzzard only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Least Concern

Oriental Honey-buzzard

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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