Black Harrier vs Red-headed Vulture
Circus maurus compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Harrier | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus maurus | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black Harrier
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
About These Birds
Black Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.