Henst's Goshawk vs Black Baza

Accipiter henstii compared with Aviceda leuphotes

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Henst's Goshawk Black Baza
Scientific Name Accipiter henstii Aviceda leuphotes
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 58.1 cm (22.9 in) 46.1 cm (18.1 in)
Weight 903.0 g (31.85 oz) 196.0 g (6.91 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Henst's Goshawk only

None

Black Baza only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Henst's Goshawk

Least Concern

Black Baza

About These Birds

Henst's Goshawk

Henst's Goshawk (<em>Accipiter henstii</em>) is a large forest raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest environments including the island's remaining primary rainforest. This species is assessed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, reflecting ongoing population declines driven by deforestation and habitat loss across Madagascar. It is considered one of the larger Malagasy raptors. Nesting data indicate an incubation period of approximately 39 to 40 days, with fledging occurring at …

Black Baza

The Black Baza is a small, striking raptor of South and Southeast Asia with a bold crest, black upperparts, and white underparts barred with chestnut. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including forest edges and secondary growth, from the foothills of the Himalayas through Myanmar, southern China, and the Malay Peninsula. It feeds primarily on large insects, frogs, and lizards, often hunting in small groups.

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