Black Baza vs Hawaiian Hawk

Aviceda leuphotes compared with Buteo solitarius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black Baza Hawaiian Hawk
Scientific Name Aviceda leuphotes Buteo solitarius
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 46.1 cm (18.1 in) 54.0 cm (21.3 in)
Weight 196.0 g (6.91 oz) 490.25 g (17.29 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black Baza only

None

Hawaiian Hawk only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black Baza

Near Threatened

Hawaiian 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.

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