Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk vs African Goshawk

Accipiter erythrauchen compared with Accipiter tachiro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk African Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter erythrauchen Accipiter tachiro
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 38.2 cm (15.0 in) 43.5 cm (17.1 in)
Weight 156.0 g (5.50 oz) 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk only

None

African Goshawk only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

African Goshawk

About These Birds

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk

The Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter erythrauchen</em>, is a raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). It is associated with forest habitats, in line with many accipiter species that hunt through wooded terrain. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Notably, this species is assessed as Near Threatened, indicating that it faces some risk of population decline and warrants ongoing monitoring. The pressures driving this status may include forest loss or restricted …

African Goshawk

The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.

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