Black Honey-buzzard vs Mountain Hawk-eagle
Henicopernis infuscatus compared with Nisaetus nipalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Honey-buzzard | Mountain Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopernis infuscatus | Nisaetus nipalensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) | 84.7 cm (33.3 in) |
| Weight | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-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.