White-bellied Sea-eagle vs Black Hawk-eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster compared with Spizaetus tyrannus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Sea-eagle | Black Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus leucogaster | Spizaetus tyrannus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) | 76.9 cm (30.3 in) |
| Weight | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) | 1024.0 g (36.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Black Hawk-eagle only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-eagle
Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Black Hawk-eagle
The Black Hawk-eagle is a large, powerful forest raptor with black plumage, a prominent crest, yellow cere, and barred flight feathers visible in flight. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil, ranging from lowland rainforest to montane cloud forest. It preys on medium-sized birds, mammals, and reptiles, hunting within the forest canopy.