Collared Sparrowhawk vs White-bellied Goshawk

Accipiter cirrocephalus compared with Accipiter haplochrous

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Collared Sparrowhawk White-bellied Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter cirrocephalus Accipiter haplochrous
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.6 cm (16.8 in) 45.6 cm (18.0 in)
Weight 180.0 g (6.35 oz) 219.5 g (7.74 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Collared Sparrowhawk only

None

White-bellied Goshawk only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Collared Sparrowhawk

Near Threatened

White-bellied Goshawk

About These Birds

Collared Sparrowhawk

The Collared Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter cirrocephalus</em>, belongs to the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). This small raptor occupies forest habitats where accipiters typically hunt through dense cover in swift, agile pursuit of prey. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is assessed as Least Concern, indicating no immediate threat to its overall population. Nesting records suggest a platform-style nest (nest type PL), with incubation lasting approximately 35 to 37 days and …

White-bellied Goshawk

The White-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter haplochrous</em>) is a raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is restricted to New Caledonia in the southwestern Pacific, where it occupies forest habitats. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, indicating that it approaches the threshold for a more elevated threat category and warrants monitoring. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the available literature. Clutch size has been recorded as 3 eggs. Information on diet, nesting …

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