Black Eagle vs Snail Kite
Ictinaetus malaiensis compared with Rostrhamus sociabilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Eagle | Snail Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinaetus malaiensis | Rostrhamus sociabilis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 110.6 cm (43.5 in) | 69.0 cm (27.2 in) |
| Weight | 1265.0 g (44.62 oz) | 375.75 g (13.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Eagle
Least Concern
Snail Kite
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.