Red-legged Sparrowhawk vs White-bellied Goshawk

Accipiter erythropus compared with Accipiter haplochrous

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-legged Sparrowhawk White-bellied Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter erythropus Accipiter haplochrous
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 30.9 cm (12.2 in) 45.6 cm (18.0 in)
Weight 118.5 g (4.18 oz) 219.5 g (7.74 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 3
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Red-legged Sparrowhawk only

None

White-bellied Goshawk only

None

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Red-legged Sparrowhawk

Near Threatened

White-bellied Goshawk

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About These Birds

Red-legged Sparrowhawk

The Red-legged Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter erythropus</em>, is a small raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). It inhabits forest environments, consistent with the arboreal hunting style characteristic of accipiters. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is assessed as Least Concern on global conservation evaluations. Available nesting data indicate a clutch size of 2 eggs, though further details on nest structure, incubation duration, and fledging period are not documented here. …

White-bellied Goshawk

The White-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter haplochrous</em>) is a raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is restricted to New Caledonia in the southwestern Pacific, where it occupies forest habitats. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, indicating that it approaches the threshold for a more elevated threat category and warrants monitoring. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the available literature. Clutch size has been recorded as 3 eggs. Information on diet, nesting …

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