Birds

Black Honey-buzzard

Black Honey-buzzard

100
1 day ago
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Black Honey Buzzard is a rare and elusive raptor endemic to New Britain in Papua New Guinea, recognized by its dark plumage. Like its relatives, it preys on social insects, such as wasp and bee larvae.
Where to spot
Primary lowland and hill forests of New Britain, a single island in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea.
How to spot
Look for its overall dark, almost black plumage and typical honey buzzard shape (long tail, broad wings). Patience and scanning the canopy in suitable habitat are required, as it is easily overlooked.
When to spot
Year-round, but observations are infrequent due to its rarity and elusive behavior. Best chances are during quieter periods in the forest.
Its dark coloration and secretive nature make it particularly challenging to observe in its dense forest habitat, making sightings a special event.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
1 day ago

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
roodstaart havik, vogel, zitten
50

Eurasian Goshawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Aguila cola blanca (Geranoaetus albicaudatus), Uruguay, 2021.jpg
100

White-tailed Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Long-crested eagle (Lophaetus occipitalis) 3.jpg
100

Long-crested Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Red Goshawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Small Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Buteogallus urubitinga - 2019.jpg
100

Great Black Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Brown Goshawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Lesser Fish Eagle - Icthyophaga humilis - DSC04899.jpg
100

Lesser Fish-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Spot-tailed Goshawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites