Black-collared Hawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Busarellus nigricollis compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-collared Hawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Busarellus nigricollis | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.7 cm (31.0 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 926.0 g (32.66 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-collared Hawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
About These Birds
Black-collared Hawk
The Black-collared Hawk is a medium-sized raptor of South and Central American wetlands, with distinctive white head, chestnut body, and a black collar across the lower throat. It ranges from Mexico south through the Amazon Basin to Argentina, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, marshes, and flooded forests. It feeds almost exclusively on fish, plunging feet-first into water to capture prey.