About the Black Honey-buzzard
The black honey buzzard, also known as the New Britain honey buzzard, is a large raptor of the family Accipitridae. Standing at around 50 cm (20 in) tall, the adult black honey buzzard has a dark head and body, with striking white bands on its tail and flight feathers. When in flight, the buzzard can be recognized by its long wings and noticeably large secondary feathers. It is thought to be sedentary, with a range limited to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, where it is endemic. Due to its remote habitat and tendency to remain in densely forested areas, there is still much to learn about this striking species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Species Codes | blhbuz1, BHBU, BLHB |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Honey-buzzard belong to?
The Black Honey-buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black Honey-buzzard?
The Black Honey-buzzard is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black Honey-buzzard?
The black honey buzzard, also known as the New Britain honey buzzard, is a large raptor of the family Accipitridae. Standing at around 50 cm (20 in) tall, the adult black honey buzzard has a dark head and body, with striking white bands on its tail and flight feathers. When in flight, the buzzard ca...
Where can I report a Black Honey-buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Honey-buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
