Black Honey-buzzard vs Red-headed Vulture
Henicopernis infuscatus compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Honey-buzzard | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henicopernis infuscatus | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
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.