African Hawk-eagle vs Black Honey-buzzard
Aquila spilogaster compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
African Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.
Black Honey-buzzard
The Black Honey-buzzard is a vulnerable, medium-large raptor with dark brown to blackish plumage and a relatively long tail adapted for soaring over forest. It is endemic to New Britain Island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, inhabiting primary lowland and montane rainforest. Like other honey-buzzards, it specializes in raiding the nests of bees and wasps, feeding on larvae, pupae, and honeycomb.