African Hawk-eagle vs Black-and-white Hawk-eagle
Aquila spilogaster compared with Spizaetus melanoleucus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | Black-and-white Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Spizaetus melanoleucus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 80.1 cm (31.5 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 880.25 g (31.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Least Concern
Black-and-white Hawk-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.
Black-and-white Hawk-eagle
The Black-and-white Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized raptor of humid lowland and foothill forests from Mexico through Central and South America. It has crisp black upperparts, white underparts, and a short crest. It hunts birds, lizards, and small mammals in the forest interior and canopy.