Black Eagle vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Eagle | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinaetus malaiensis | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 110.6 cm (43.5 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 1265.0 g (44.62 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Eagle
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Black Eagle
The Black Eagle is a large, all-black raptor with broad wings, a long tail, and distinctive yellow cere and feet, giving it an imposing silhouette in flight. It inhabits forested hills and mountains from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Indonesia. It specializes in raiding the nests of other birds and squirrels, gliding slowly over the forest canopy to locate prey.