African Fish-eagle vs Barred Hawk
Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Morphnarchus princeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Fish-eagle | Barred Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus vocifer | Morphnarchus princeps |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) | 872.0 g (30.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
Least Concern
Barred 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.
Barred Hawk
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.