Collared Sparrowhawk vs Grey-headed Goshawk

Accipiter cirrocephalus compared with Accipiter poliocephalus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Collared Sparrowhawk Grey-headed Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter cirrocephalus Accipiter poliocephalus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 42.6 cm (16.8 in) 42.1 cm (16.6 in)
Weight 180.0 g (6.35 oz) 260.75 g (9.20 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 1
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Collared Sparrowhawk only

None

Grey-headed Goshawk only

None

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Collared Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Grey-headed Goshawk

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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 …

Grey-headed Goshawk

The Grey-headed Goshawk (<em>Accipiter poliocephalus</em>) is a raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring in the forested islands of the southwestern Pacific. It is a forest-specialist, inhabiting lowland and montane forest environments where it is believed to hunt birds and small vertebrates through the canopy. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its common name reflects a distinctive grey head coloration that distinguishes it within its range. Geographic range …

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