Rufous-thighed Hawk vs Red-headed Vulture

Accipiter erythronemius compared with Sarcogyps calvus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-thighed Hawk Red-headed Vulture
Scientific Name Accipiter erythronemius Sarcogyps calvus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Critically Endangered
Length
Wingspan 114.0 cm (44.9 in)
Weight 135.125 g (4.77 oz) 4500.0 g (158.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rufous-thighed Hawk only

Red-headed Vulture only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Rufous-thighed Hawk

Critically Endangered

Red-headed Vulture

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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