African Fish-eagle vs Black Eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Ictinaetus malaiensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Fish-eagle | Black Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus vocifer | Ictinaetus malaiensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) | 110.6 cm (43.5 in) |
| Weight | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) | 1265.0 g (44.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
Least Concern
Black Eagle
About These Birds
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.
Black Eagle
The Black Eagle is a large, all-black raptor with broad wings, a long tail, and distinctive yellow cere and feet, giving it an imposing silhouette in flight. It inhabits forested hills and mountains from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Indonesia. It specializes in raiding the nests of other birds and squirrels, gliding slowly over the forest canopy to locate prey.