Black-faced Hawk vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Leucopternis melanops compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-faced Hawk | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucopternis melanops | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-faced Hawk
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Black-faced Hawk
The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.