Ayres's Hawk-eagle vs Black Kite
Hieraaetus ayresii compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ayres's Hawk-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hieraaetus ayresii | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.7 cm (30.2 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 839.5 g (29.61 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ayres's Hawk-eagle only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Black Kite
About These Birds
Ayres's Hawk-eagle
Ayres's Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized forest eagle found in woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 839.5g with a wingspan of 76.7cm, it has white underparts with dark streaking and powerful taloned feet. It hunts birds and small mammals in swift aerial attacks through the forest canopy.
Black Kite
The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.