Black Harrier vs European Honey-buzzard
Circus maurus compared with Pernis apivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Harrier | European Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus maurus | Pernis apivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) | 81.5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) | 698.25 g (24.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black Harrier
Least Concern
European Honey-buzzard
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.