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The similarity in plumage between juvenile European honey buzzard and common buzzard may have arisen as a partial protection against predation by Eurasian goshawks. Although that formidable predator is capable of killing both species, it is likely to be more cautious about attacking the better protected Buteo species, with its stronger bill and ...
Oriental Honey Buzzard with honeycomb in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. About 57–60 cm (22–24 in) in size, the crested honey buzzard is a medium-sized [10]: 82 raptor. The head lacks a strong superciliary ridge, giving it a facial appearance very unlike a raptor. It appears long-necked with a small head resembling that of a pigeon.
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Pernis is a genus of birds in the raptor subfamily Perninae.Its members are commonly known as honey buzzards.The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek pernes περνης, a term used by Aristotle for a bird of prey.
The black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus), 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.
Barred honey buzzard (Pernis celebensis), found in Indonesia and the Philippines; Henicopernis, a genus of raptors, consisting of: Black honey buzzard (Henicopernis infuscatus), endemic to Papua New Guinea; Long-tailed honey buzzard (Henicopernis longicauda), found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea; The Honey Buzzards, a rock band from Norwich ...
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