Rüppell's Vulture vs Black-and-chestnut Eagle

Gyps rueppelli compared with Spizaetus isidori

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rüppell's Vulture Black-and-chestnut Eagle
Scientific Name Gyps rueppelli Spizaetus isidori
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Critically Endangered Endangered
Length
Wingspan 125.6 cm (49.4 in) 96.9 cm (38.1 in)
Weight 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) 2950.0 g (104.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rüppell's Vulture only

Black-and-chestnut Eagle only

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Rüppell's Vulture

Endangered

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

About These Birds

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

The Black-and-chestnut Eagle is an endangered large raptor of humid montane forests along the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. It has striking black upperparts and chestnut underparts with fine barring. It preys on medium-sized arboreal mammals, large birds, and reptiles, and is threatened by deforestation and hunting throughout its range.

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