African Hawk-eagle vs African Harrier-hawk
Aquila spilogaster compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Least Concern
African Harrier-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.
African Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.