African Fish-eagle vs Madagascar Harrier-hawk

Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Polyboroides radiatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Fish-eagle Madagascar Harrier-hawk
Scientific Name Haliaeetus vocifer Polyboroides radiatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 109.6 cm (43.1 in) 79.5 cm (31.3 in)
Weight 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) 124.0 g (4.37 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Fish-eagle only

Madagascar Harrier-hawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

Least Concern

Madagascar Harrier-hawk

About These Birds

African Fish-eagle

The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.

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