Bird
Bald Eagle
The fish-hunting raptor and national bird of the United States
Family Accipitridae
Accipitridae is a taxonomic family in the order Accipitriformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 6 of its members: Bald Eagle, Northern Goshawk, Northern Harrier and 3 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Accipitridae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus | 6.3 kg | 2.3 m | 120 km/h | 25 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Northern Goshawk Astur gentilis | 1.2 kg | 55 cm | 80 km/h | 10 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius | 350 g | 45 cm | 50 km/h | 12 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | 4.5 kg | 90 cm | 240 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia, Africa | Least Concern |
| Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis | 1.2 kg | 56 cm | 190 km/h | 13 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Vulture Gyps fulvus | 8 kg | 1 m | 55 km/h | 25 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe | Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Bird
Northern Goshawk
Powerful forest hawk of the north
Bird
Northern Harrier
Owl-faced hawk of North American marshes
Bird
Golden Eagle
One of the largest and fastest birds of prey
Bird
Red-tailed Hawk
North America's most familiar soaring hawk
Bird
Vulture
Nature's clean-up crew on broad soaring wings