Black Eagle vs Crested Serpent-eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis compared with Spilornis cheela
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Eagle | Crested Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ictinaetus malaiensis | Spilornis cheela |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 110.6 cm (43.5 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 1265.0 g (44.62 oz) | 1065.1666666666667 g (37.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Eagle
Least Concern
Crested Serpent-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.