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

Shared Habitats

None

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle only

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.

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