African Fish-eagle vs Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Spizaetus melanoleucus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Fish-eagle Black-and-white Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name Haliaeetus vocifer Spizaetus melanoleucus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 109.6 cm (43.1 in) 80.1 cm (31.5 in)
Weight 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) 880.25 g (31.05 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Fish-eagle only

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

Least Concern

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

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.

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

The Black-and-white Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized raptor of humid lowland and foothill forests from Mexico through Central and South America. It has crisp black upperparts, white underparts, and a short crest. It hunts birds, lizards, and small mammals in the forest interior and canopy.

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