Eurasian Goshawk vs Grey-headed Fish-eagle

Accipiter gentilis compared with Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Goshawk Grey-headed Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter gentilis Icthyophaga ichthyaetus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 67.5 cm (26.6 in) 94.2 cm (37.1 in)
Weight 1153.75 g (40.70 oz) 2061.6666666666665 g (72.72 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-5 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Goshawk only

None

Grey-headed Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Goshawk

Near Threatened

Grey-headed Fish-eagle

About These Birds

Eurasian Goshawk

The Eurasian Goshawk, <em>Accipiter gentilis</em>, is a large and powerful raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), widely distributed across temperate forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is strongly associated with forest habitats, relying on explosive bursts of speed and maneuverability to pursue prey — typically medium-sized birds and mammals — through dense woodland. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. The species is assessed as …

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