Black Harrier vs Crested Serpent-eagle
Circus maurus compared with Spilornis cheela
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Harrier | Crested Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus maurus | Spilornis cheela |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) | 1065.1666666666667 g (37.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black Harrier
Least Concern
Crested Serpent-eagle
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.