Busard maure vs Pygargue nain
Circus maurus comparé à Icthyophaga humilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Busard maure | Pygargue nain |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Circus maurus | Icthyophaga humilis |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Famille | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 70,5 cm (27.8 in) | 70,6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Poids | 497,3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) | 782,5 g (27.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Busard maure
Near Threatened
Pygargue nain
About These Birds
Busard maure
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.