Besra vs South Philippine Hawk-eagle
Accipiter virgatus compared with Nisaetus pinskeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Besra | South Philippine Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter virgatus | Nisaetus pinskeri |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) | 69.8 cm (27.5 in) |
| Weight | 135.625 g (4.78 oz) | 1240.5 g (43.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Besra
Endangered
South Philippine Hawk-eagle
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.