Black Harrier vs White-tailed Hawk

Circus maurus в сравнении с Geranoaetus albicaudatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Black Harrier White-tailed Hawk
Научное название Circus maurus Geranoaetus albicaudatus
Отряд Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Семейство Accipitridae Accipitridae
Охранный статус Endangered Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 70,5 cm (27.8 in) 85,4 cm (33.6 in)
Масса 497,3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) 975,3333333333334 g (34.40 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-5 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Black Harrier only

Нет

White-tailed Hawk only

Нет

Охранный статус

Endangered

Black Harrier

Least Concern

White-tailed Hawk

About These Birds

Black Harrier

The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.

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