Bearded Vulture vs African Fish-eagle
Gypaetus barbatus compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Vulture | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gypaetus barbatus | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
About These Birds
Bearded Vulture
The Bearded Vulture, or Lammergeier, is a spectacular high-mountain raptor found from the Pyrenees and Africa to Central and South Asia. Adults are orange-buff below, dark above, with a long diamond-shaped tail and striking beard of dark bristles below the bill. Uniquely, it feeds almost exclusively on bones, dropping them from height onto rocks to access the nutritious marrow.
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.