African Hawk-eagle vs Andaman Serpent-eagle

Aquila spilogaster compared with Spilornis elgini

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Hawk-eagle Andaman Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Aquila spilogaster Spilornis elgini
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 85.5 cm (33.7 in) 73.1 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) 895.0 g (31.57 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Andaman Serpent-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

Vulnerable

Andaman Serpent-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.

Andaman Serpent-eagle

The Andaman Serpent-eagle is a vulnerable raptor with an impressive 73.1 cm wingspan, weighing around 895 grams. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands and inhabits primary forest, where it hunts snakes and lizards. Deforestation on the islands threatens its small population.

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