Black Honey-buzzard vs Grey-headed Fish-eagle
Henicopernis infuscatus compared with Icthyophaga ichthyaetus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Honey-buzzard | Grey-headed Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopernis infuscatus | Icthyophaga ichthyaetus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) | 94.2 cm (37.1 in) |
| Weight | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) | 2061.6666666666665 g (72.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black Honey-buzzard only
None
Grey-headed Fish-eagle only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
Near Threatened
Grey-headed Fish-eagle
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.