Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk vs Montagu's Harrier

Accipiter erythrauchen compared with Circus pygargus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk Montagu's Harrier
Scientific Name Accipiter erythrauchen Circus pygargus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 38.2 cm (15.0 in) 72.5 cm (28.5 in)
Weight 156.0 g (5.50 oz) 307.75 g (10.86 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk only

Montagu's Harrier only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Montagu's Harrier

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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