Rüppell's Vulture vs Black Honey-buzzard
Gyps rueppelli compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rüppell's Vulture | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyps rueppelli | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.6 cm (49.4 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Rüppell's Vulture
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.