Black Baza vs Cape Verde Buzzard
Aviceda leuphotes compared with Buteo bannermani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Baza | Cape Verde Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda leuphotes | Buteo bannermani |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Baza
Not Evaluated
Cape Verde Buzzard
About These Birds
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.