Black Baza vs Red-headed Vulture
Aviceda leuphotes compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Baza | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda leuphotes | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Baza
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
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.