African Fish-eagle vs Oriental Honey-buzzard

Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Pernis ptilorhynchus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Fish-eagle Oriental Honey-buzzard
Scientific Name Haliaeetus vocifer Pernis ptilorhynchus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 109.6 cm (43.1 in) 82.7 cm (32.6 in)
Weight 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) 1117.5 g (39.42 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Fish-eagle only

Oriental Honey-buzzard only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

Least Concern

Oriental Honey-buzzard

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.

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