Rufous-thighed Hawk vs Mountain Hawk-eagle

Accipiter erythronemius compared with Nisaetus nipalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-thighed Hawk Mountain Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter erythronemius Nisaetus nipalensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 84.7 cm (33.3 in)
Weight 135.125 g (4.77 oz) 2850.0 g (100.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rufous-thighed Hawk only

None

Mountain Hawk-eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Rufous-thighed Hawk

Near Threatened

Mountain Hawk-eagle

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 …

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