Black Hawk-eagle vs Crowned Eagle
Spizaetus tyrannus compared with Stephanoaetus coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Hawk-eagle | Crowned Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spizaetus tyrannus | Stephanoaetus coronatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.9 cm (30.3 in) | 99.3 cm (39.1 in) |
| Weight | 1024.0 g (36.12 oz) | 3483.75 g (122.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle
Near Threatened
Crowned 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.