Besra vs Montagu's Harrier
Accipiter virgatus compared with Circus pygargus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Besra | Montagu's Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter virgatus | Circus pygargus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) | 72.5 cm (28.5 in) |
| Weight | 135.625 g (4.78 oz) | 307.75 g (10.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Besra
Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier
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.