Black-collared Hawk vs Grey-headed Fish-eagle
Busarellus nigricollis compared with Icthyophaga ichthyaetus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Hawk | Grey-headed Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Busarellus nigricollis | Icthyophaga ichthyaetus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.7 cm (31.0 in) | 94.2 cm (37.1 in) |
| Weight | 926.0 g (32.66 oz) | 2061.6666666666665 g (72.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Black-collared Hawk only
None
Grey-headed Fish-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Hawk
Near Threatened
Grey-headed Fish-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.