Bicolored Hawk vs Montagu's Harrier
Accipiter bicolor compared with Circus pygargus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bicolored Hawk | Montagu's Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter bicolor | Circus pygargus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.9 cm (18.1 in) | 72.5 cm (28.5 in) |
| Weight | 326.75 g (11.53 oz) | 307.75 g (10.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bicolored Hawk
Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier
About These Birds
Bicolored Hawk
The Bicolored Hawk is a medium-sized forest hawk found from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Argentina. It has grey upperparts, a white to rufous underside, and long legs adapted for hunting birds and small mammals in dense forest. It is a secretive predator that often ambushes prey from concealed perches in the forest interior.