Red-legged Sparrowhawk vs Spot-tailed Goshawk

Accipiter erythropus compared with Accipiter trinotatus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Red-legged Sparrowhawk Spot-tailed Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter erythropus Accipiter trinotatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 30.9 cm (12.2 in) 32.6 cm (12.8 in)
Weight 118.5 g (4.18 oz) 146.5 g (5.17 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Red-legged Sparrowhawk only

None

Spot-tailed Goshawk only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Red-legged Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Spot-tailed 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. …

Spot-tailed Goshawk

The Spot-tailed Goshawk, <em>Accipiter trinotatus</em>, is a member of the family Accipitridae endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and nearby smaller islands. It is associated with coastal and forested habitats, suggesting it occupies a variety of wooded environments from lowland coastal forests to inland forested areas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. As an island-endemic raptor, the Spot-tailed Goshawk has a naturally restricted range, making habitat preservation on Sulawesi particularly important …

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