White-bellied Sea-eagle vs Bat Hawk

Haliaeetus leucogaster compared with Macheiramphus alcinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-bellied Sea-eagle Bat Hawk
Scientific Name Haliaeetus leucogaster Macheiramphus alcinus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 111.3 cm (43.8 in) 72.0 cm (28.3 in)
Weight 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) 625.0 g (22.05 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

White-bellied Sea-eagle only

Bat Hawk only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

White-bellied Sea-eagle

Least Concern

Bat Hawk

About These Birds

Bat Hawk

The Bat Hawk is a medium-sized raptor found across sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Southeast Asia, inhabiting forest edges and open woodland near water. It is specially adapted for crepuscular hunting, with large eyes and a remarkably wide gape that allows it to swallow bats and swifts whole in flight. Its dark brown plumage and swift, agile flight make it well-suited to hunting in dim light at dusk and dawn.

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