White-bellied Sea-eagle vs Bateleur

Haliaeetus leucogaster compared with Terathopius ecaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-bellied Sea-eagle Bateleur
Scientific Name Haliaeetus leucogaster Terathopius ecaudatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 111.3 cm (43.8 in) 100.1 cm (39.4 in)
Weight 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) 2400.0 g (84.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

White-bellied Sea-eagle only

Bateleur only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

White-bellied Sea-eagle

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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