Montagu's Harrier vs African Harrier-hawk
Circus pygargus compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Montagu's Harrier | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus pygargus | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.5 cm (28.5 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 307.75 g (10.86 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Montagu's Harrier only
African Harrier-hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier
Least Concern
African Harrier-hawk
About These Birds
African Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.