Long-legged Buzzard vs Black Honey-buzzard
Buteo rufinus compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Buzzard | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo rufinus | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Long-legged Buzzard only
Black Honey-buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
Black Honey-buzzard
The Black Honey-buzzard is a vulnerable, medium-large raptor with dark brown to blackish plumage and a relatively long tail adapted for soaring over forest. It is endemic to New Britain Island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, inhabiting primary lowland and montane rainforest. Like other honey-buzzards, it specializes in raiding the nests of bees and wasps, feeding on larvae, pupae, and honeycomb.