African Fish-eagle vs Black-faced Hawk
Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Leucopternis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Fish-eagle | Black-faced Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus vocifer | Leucopternis melanops |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
Least Concern
Black-faced Hawk
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-faced Hawk
The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.