Besra vs Black Baza
Accipiter virgatus compared with Aviceda leuphotes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Besra | Black Baza |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter virgatus | Aviceda leuphotes |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) |
| Weight | 135.625 g (4.78 oz) | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Besra
Black Baza
About These Birds
Besra
The Besra is a small, agile forest hawk found from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Taiwan and the Philippines. It has dark grey upperparts, rufous-streaked white underparts, and a distinctive dark throat stripe. It hunts small birds, lizards, and large insects in dense forest understory with quick, maneuverable 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.