Long-legged Buzzard vs African Fish-eagle
Buteo rufinus compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Buzzard | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo rufinus | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
About These Birds
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.