Brown Goshawk vs Black Kite

Accipiter fasciatus compared with Milvus migrans

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Brown Goshawk Black Kite
Scientific Name Accipiter fasciatus Milvus migrans
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 54.0 cm (21.3 in) 91.5 cm (36.0 in)
Weight 415.0 g (14.64 oz) 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Brown Goshawk only

Black Kite only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Brown Goshawk

Least Concern

Black Kite

About These Birds

Brown Goshawk

The Brown Goshawk, <em>Accipiter fasciatus</em>, is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), found across forested habitats within its range. As an accipiter, it is likely an agile aerial predator adapted to hunting within dense woodland. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. The species is assessed as Least Concern. Nesting records indicate a platform-style nest (type PL), with incubation lasting approximately 29 to 33 days …

Black Kite

The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.

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