Augur Buzzard vs Bateleur

Buteo augur compared with Terathopius ecaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Augur Buzzard Bateleur
Scientific Name Buteo augur Terathopius ecaudatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 82.0 cm (32.3 in) 100.1 cm (39.4 in)
Weight 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) 2400.0 g (84.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Augur Buzzard only

None

Bateleur only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Augur Buzzard

Endangered

Bateleur

About These Birds

Augur Buzzard

The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.

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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