Rüppell's Vulture vs Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Gyps rueppelli compared with Hieraaetus ayresii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rüppell's Vulture | Ayres's Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyps rueppelli | Hieraaetus ayresii |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.6 cm (49.4 in) | 76.7 cm (30.2 in) |
| Weight | 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) | 839.5 g (29.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Rüppell's Vulture
Least Concern
Ayres's Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Ayres's Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized forest eagle found in woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 839.5g with a wingspan of 76.7cm, it has white underparts with dark streaking and powerful taloned feet. It hunts birds and small mammals in swift aerial attacks through the forest canopy.