Montagu's Harrier vs Black-faced Hawk
Circus pygargus compared with Leucopternis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Montagu's Harrier | Black-faced Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus pygargus | Leucopternis melanops |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.5 cm (28.5 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 307.75 g (10.86 oz) | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Montagu's Harrier only
Black-faced Hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier
Least Concern
Black-faced Hawk
About These Birds
Black-faced Hawk
The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.