Black Baza vs Ridgway's Hawk
Aviceda leuphotes compared with Buteo ridgwayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Baza | Ridgway's Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda leuphotes | Buteo ridgwayi |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) | 44.5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Weight | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) | 352.75 g (12.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Baza
Critically Endangered
Ridgway's Hawk
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.