Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Black Baza

Accipiter nisus compared with Aviceda leuphotes

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Sparrowhawk Black Baza
Scientific Name Accipiter nisus Aviceda leuphotes
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 41.5 cm (16.3 in) 46.1 cm (18.1 in)
Weight 209.0 g (7.37 oz) 196.0 g (6.91 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-7 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Sparrowhawk only

None

Black Baza only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Black Baza

About These Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

The Eurasian Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter nisus</em>) is a widespread and well-known raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring across much of Europe and Asia. It is closely associated with forest habitats, including mixed woodland, conifer plantations, and wooded farmland where it hunts small birds with remarkable speed and agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the species is known to display strong sexual dimorphism in size. …

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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