Black-collared Hawk vs Booted Eagle
Busarellus nigricollis compared with Hieraaetus pennatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Hawk | Booted Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Busarellus nigricollis | Hieraaetus pennatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.7 cm (31.0 in) | 72.4 cm (28.5 in) |
| Weight | 926.0 g (32.66 oz) | 842.5 g (29.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Hawk
Least Concern
Booted Eagle
About These Birds
Black-collared Hawk
The Black-collared Hawk is a medium-sized raptor of South and Central American wetlands, with distinctive white head, chestnut body, and a black collar across the lower throat. It ranges from Mexico south through the Amazon Basin to Argentina, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, marshes, and flooded forests. It feeds almost exclusively on fish, plunging feet-first into water to capture prey.