European Honey-buzzard vs Black-and-chestnut Eagle

Pernis apivorus compared with Spizaetus isidori

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute European Honey-buzzard Black-and-chestnut Eagle
Scientific Name Pernis apivorus Spizaetus isidori
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 81.5 cm (32.1 in) 96.9 cm (38.1 in)
Weight 698.25 g (24.63 oz) 2950.0 g (104.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

European Honey-buzzard only

None

Black-and-chestnut Eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

European Honey-buzzard

Endangered

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

About These Birds

Black-and-chestnut Eagle

The Black-and-chestnut Eagle is an endangered large raptor of humid montane forests along the Andes, from Venezuela to Argentina. It has striking black upperparts and chestnut underparts with fine barring. It preys on medium-sized arboreal mammals, large birds, and reptiles, and is threatened by deforestation and hunting throughout its range.

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