African Marsh-harrier vs African Fish-eagle
Circus ranivorus compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Marsh-harrier | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus ranivorus | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
About These Birds
African Marsh-harrier
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.
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.