Rufous-thighed Hawk vs African Goshawk

Accipiter erythronemius compared with Accipiter tachiro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-thighed Hawk African Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter erythronemius Accipiter tachiro
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 43.5 cm (17.1 in)
Weight 135.125 g (4.77 oz) 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rufous-thighed Hawk only

None

African Goshawk only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Rufous-thighed Hawk

Least Concern

African Goshawk

About These Birds

Rufous-thighed Hawk

The Rufous-thighed Hawk, <em>Accipiter erythronemius</em>, is a member of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), a group comprising a wide range of diurnal raptors. This species is associated with forest habitats and, like other accipiters, presumably employs swift aerial pursuit to capture prey within wooded environments. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Its conservation status is listed as Not Evaluated, meaning a formal global assessment has not yet been completed. Data …

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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