Red Goshawk vs African Fish-eagle

Erythrotriorchis radiatus compared with Haliaeetus vocifer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red Goshawk African Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Erythrotriorchis radiatus Haliaeetus vocifer
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 77.4 cm (30.5 in) 109.6 cm (43.1 in)
Weight 937.5 g (33.07 oz) 2782.0 g (98.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-2 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Red Goshawk only

African Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Endangered

Red Goshawk

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

About These Birds

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.

More Birds to Explore