Lesser Fish-eagle vs African Harrier-hawk

Icthyophaga humilis compared with Polyboroides typus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Lesser Fish-eagle African Harrier-hawk
Scientific Name Icthyophaga humilis Polyboroides typus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 70.6 cm (27.8 in) 88.6 cm (34.9 in)
Weight 782.5 g (27.60 oz) 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Lesser Fish-eagle only

African Harrier-hawk only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Lesser Fish-eagle

Least Concern

African Harrier-hawk

About These Birds

African Harrier-hawk

The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.

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