Verreaux's Eagle vs Black-and-chestnut Eagle

Aquila verreauxii compared with Spizaetus isidori

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Verreaux's Eagle Black-and-chestnut Eagle
Scientific Name Aquila verreauxii Spizaetus isidori
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 118.0 cm (46.5 in) 96.9 cm (38.1 in)
Weight 4235.0 g (149.39 oz) 2950.0 g (104.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Verreaux's Eagle only

None

Black-and-chestnut Eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Verreaux's Eagle

Endangered

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

About These Birds

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

The Black-and-chestnut Eagle is an endangered large raptor of humid montane forests along the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. It has striking black upperparts and chestnut underparts with fine barring. It preys on medium-sized arboreal mammals, large birds, and reptiles, and is threatened by deforestation and hunting throughout its range.

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