African Marsh-harrier vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Circus ranivorus compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Marsh-harrier | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus ranivorus | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Marsh-harrier only
Mountain Hawk-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-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.