African Fish-eagle vs Black Honey-buzzard
Haliaeetus vocifer compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Fish-eagle | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus vocifer | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.
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.