Levant Sparrowhawk vs European Honey-buzzard
Accipiter brevipes compared with Pernis apivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Levant Sparrowhawk | European Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter brevipes | Pernis apivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 81.5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 195.75 g (6.90 oz) | 698.25 g (24.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Levant Sparrowhawk
Least Concern
European Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
Levant Sparrowhawk
The Levant Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter brevipes</em>) is a medium-sized raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The Levant Sparrowhawk is associated with forest and grassland habitats, reflecting its known use of wooded areas and open terrain across its range spanning southeastern Europe through the Middle East and into Central Asia. The conservation status of this species is assessed as Least Concern by the …