Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk vs Long-legged Buzzard

Accipiter erythrauchen compared with Buteo rufinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk Long-legged Buzzard
Scientific Name Accipiter erythrauchen Buteo rufinus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 38.2 cm (15.0 in) 89.5 cm (35.2 in)
Weight 156.0 g (5.50 oz) 1144.0 g (40.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk only

Long-legged Buzzard only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Long-legged Buzzard

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 …

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