Black Honey-buzzard vs Long-tailed Honey-buzzard
Henicopernis infuscatus compared with Henicopernis longicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Honey-buzzard | Long-tailed Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopernis infuscatus | Henicopernis longicauda |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) | 78.9 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) | 572.5 g (20.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
Least Concern
Long-tailed 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.