Black Baza vs Slender-billed Kite
Aviceda leuphotes compared with Helicolestes hamatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Baza | Slender-billed Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda leuphotes | Helicolestes hamatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) | 58.1 cm (22.9 in) |
| Weight | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) | 419.25 g (14.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Baza
Least Concern
Slender-billed Kite
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.