Eastern Marsh-harrier vs Bateleur

Circus spilonotus compared with Terathopius ecaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eastern Marsh-harrier Bateleur
Scientific Name Circus spilonotus Terathopius ecaudatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 81.4 cm (32.0 in) 100.1 cm (39.4 in)
Weight 566.6666666666666 g (19.99 oz) 2400.0 g (84.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-7 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eastern Marsh-harrier only

None

Bateleur only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eastern Marsh-harrier

Endangered

Bateleur

About These Birds

Bateleur

The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.

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