Barred Hawk vs Oriental Honey-buzzard
Morphnarchus princeps compared with Pernis ptilorhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Hawk | Oriental Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morphnarchus princeps | Pernis ptilorhynchus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) | 82.7 cm (32.6 in) |
| Weight | 872.0 g (30.76 oz) | 1117.5 g (39.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Hawk
Least Concern
Oriental Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
Barred Hawk
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.