African Fish-eagle vs Kinabalu Serpent-eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Spilornis kinabaluensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Fish-eagle Kinabalu Serpent-eagle
Scientific Name Haliaeetus vocifer Spilornis kinabaluensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 109.6 cm (43.1 in) 73.7 cm (29.0 in)
Weight 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) 597.7 g (21.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Fish-eagle only

Kinabalu Serpent-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

Near Threatened

Kinabalu Serpent-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.

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