Black-and-chestnut Eagle vs White-headed Vulture
Spizaetus isidori compared with Trigonoceps occipitalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-chestnut Eagle | White-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spizaetus isidori | Trigonoceps occipitalis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 96.9 cm (38.1 in) | 123.6 cm (48.7 in) |
| Weight | 2950.0 g (104.06 oz) | 3710.0 g (130.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black-and-chestnut Eagle
Critically Endangered
White-headed Vulture
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.