African Goshawk vs Black Honey-buzzard
Accipiter tachiro compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.
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.