Barred Hawk vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Morphnarchus princeps compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Hawk | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morphnarchus princeps | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 872.0 g (30.76 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Hawk
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Barred Hawk
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.