European Honey-buzzard vs Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

Pernis apivorus compared with Spizaetus melanoleucus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute European Honey-buzzard Black-and-white Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name Pernis apivorus Spizaetus melanoleucus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 81.5 cm (32.1 in) 80.1 cm (31.5 in)
Weight 698.25 g (24.63 oz) 880.25 g (31.05 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

European Honey-buzzard only

None

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

European Honey-buzzard

Least Concern

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

About These Birds

Black-and-white Hawk-eagle

The Black-and-white Hawk-eagle is a medium-sized raptor of humid lowland and foothill forests from Mexico through Central and South America. It has crisp black upperparts, white underparts, and a short crest. It hunts birds, lizards, and small mammals in the forest interior and canopy.

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