Long-legged Buzzard vs Black Harrier
Buteo rufinus compared with Circus maurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Buzzard | Black Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo rufinus | Circus maurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
Endangered
Black Harrier
About These Birds
Black Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.