Booted Eagle vs Black-faced Hawk
Hieraaetus pennatus compared with Leucopternis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Booted Eagle | Black-faced Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hieraaetus pennatus | Leucopternis melanops |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.4 cm (28.5 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 842.5 g (29.72 oz) | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Booted Eagle
Least Concern
Black-faced Hawk
About These Birds
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.