Pacific Baza vs Bateleur

Aviceda subcristata compared with Terathopius ecaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Pacific Baza Bateleur
Scientific Name Aviceda subcristata Terathopius ecaudatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 67.3 cm (26.5 in) 100.1 cm (39.4 in)
Weight 331.0 g (11.68 oz) 2400.0 g (84.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Pacific Baza only

Bateleur only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Pacific Baza

Endangered

Bateleur

About These Birds

Bateleur

The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.

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