Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk vs Montagu's Harrier
Accipiter castanilius compared with Circus pygargus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk | Montagu's Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter castanilius | Circus pygargus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.7 cm (12.9 in) | 72.5 cm (28.5 in) |
| Weight | 153.0 g (5.40 oz) | 307.75 g (10.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk only
Montagu's Harrier only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier
About These Birds
Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk
The Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter castanilius</em>) is a 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 Chestnut-flanked Sparrowhawk is associated with forest habitats, consistent with its known distribution across forested regions of Central Africa, including parts of the Congo Basin, where dense lowland and montane forests provide suitable habitat for this genus. The conservation status of this species is assessed as Least Concern …