Bermuda Hawk vs Rüppell's Vulture
Bermuteo avivorus compared with Gyps rueppelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bermuda Hawk | Rüppell's Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bermuteo avivorus | Gyps rueppelli |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 125.6 cm (49.4 in) |
| Weight | — | 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct
Bermuda Hawk
Critically Endangered
Rüppell's Vulture
About These Birds
Bermuda Hawk
The Bermuda Hawk was a large hawk that was endemic to Bermuda and became extinct shortly after human settlement of the islands in the early 17th century. Known only from subfossil bones, it was probably a broad-winged raptor that preyed on seabirds and other island fauna. Habitat destruction and hunting contributed to its extinction.