Reunion Marsh-harrier vs African Fish-eagle

Circus maillardi compared with Haliaeetus vocifer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Reunion Marsh-harrier African Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Circus maillardi Haliaeetus vocifer
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 70.6 cm (27.8 in) 109.6 cm (43.1 in)
Weight 573.0 g (20.21 oz) 2782.0 g (98.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Reunion Marsh-harrier only

African Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Reunion Marsh-harrier

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.

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