Black-mantled Goshawk vs Black Baza
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Aviceda leuphotes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | Black Baza |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Aviceda leuphotes |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-mantled Goshawk
Black Baza
About These Birds
Black-mantled Goshawk
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.
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.