Eurasian Goshawk vs Sulawesi Honey-buzzard

Accipiter gentilis compared with Pernis celebensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Goshawk Sulawesi Honey-buzzard
Scientific Name Accipiter gentilis Pernis celebensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 67.5 cm (26.6 in) 70.0 cm (27.6 in)
Weight 1153.75 g (40.70 oz) 722.0 g (25.47 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-5 2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Goshawk only

None

Sulawesi Honey-buzzard only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Goshawk

Least Concern

Sulawesi Honey-buzzard

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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