Red-headed Vulture vs Black Hawk-eagle
Sarcogyps calvus compared with Spizaetus tyrannus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-headed Vulture | Black Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcogyps calvus | Spizaetus tyrannus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) | 76.9 cm (30.3 in) |
| Weight | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) | 1024.0 g (36.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Black Hawk-eagle
The Black Hawk-eagle is a large, powerful forest raptor with black plumage, a prominent crest, yellow cere, and barred flight feathers visible in flight. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil, ranging from lowland rainforest to montane cloud forest. It preys on medium-sized birds, mammals, and reptiles, hunting within the forest canopy.