Black Hawk-eagle vs White-headed Vulture
Spizaetus tyrannus compared with Trigonoceps occipitalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Hawk-eagle | White-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spizaetus tyrannus | Trigonoceps occipitalis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.9 cm (30.3 in) | 123.6 cm (48.7 in) |
| Weight | 1024.0 g (36.12 oz) | 3710.0 g (130.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle
Critically Endangered
White-headed Vulture
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.