Black Eagle vs Red-headed Vulture
Ictinaetus malaiensis compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Eagle | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinaetus malaiensis | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 110.6 cm (43.5 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 1265.0 g (44.62 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Eagle
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
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.