Black Honey Buzzard

Henicopernis infuscatus

The Black Honey Buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey found in the forests and woodlands of New Guinea and nearby islands. It has a distinctive black plumage with a contrasting rufous patch on the nape of the neck. This species is known for its specialized diet, primarily feeding on the larvae and pupae of social wasps. It is equipped with a unique bill shape and strong claws to extract these insect prey from their nests. The Black Honey Buzzard is a solitary bird, often seen soaring high above the forest canopy in search of its next meal.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands