Rüppell's Vulture vs Bateleur

Gyps rueppelli compared with Terathopius ecaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rüppell's Vulture Bateleur
Scientific Name Gyps rueppelli Terathopius ecaudatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Critically Endangered Endangered
Length
Wingspan 125.6 cm (49.4 in) 100.1 cm (39.4 in)
Weight 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) 2400.0 g (84.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rüppell's Vulture only

None

Bateleur only

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Rüppell's Vulture

Endangered

Bateleur

About These Birds

Bateleur

The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.

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