Red-tailed Hawk vs Turkey Vulture
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Red-tailed Hawk
0.65 m
Human
1.75 m
Turkey Vulture
0.81 m
| Red-tailed Hawk | Turkey Vulture | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.69–1.46 kg | 0.85–2.3 kg |
| Length | 45–65 cm | 62–81 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.1–1.41 m | 1.6–1.83 m |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 96 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–21 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 38 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Grassland, Desert, Farmland, Mountain, Urban | Grassland, Farmland, Desert, Savanna, Woodland, Forest, Mountain, Urban |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Family | Accipitridae | Cathartidae |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |