Bearded Vulture vs African Harrier-hawk
Gypaetus barbatus compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Vulture | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gypaetus barbatus | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture
Least Concern
African Harrier-hawk
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 Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.