Sulawesi Goshawk vs Bald Eagle
Accipiter griseiceps compared with Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Goshawk | Bald Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter griseiceps | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | 79.0 cm (31.1 in) |
| Wingspan | 37.4 cm (14.7 in) | 203.0 cm (79.9 in) |
| Weight | 255.5 g (9.01 oz) | 4300.0 g (151.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Primarily fish, also waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. Hunts by swooping down to snatch fish … |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Sulawesi Goshawk only
None
Bald Eagle only
Bald Eagle
Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Song & Call Comparison
Sulawesi Goshawk
Bald Eagle
High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sulawesi Goshawk
Bald Eagle
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Conservation Status
Sulawesi Goshawk
Bald Eagle
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Goshawk
Bald Eagle
Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
About These Birds
Sulawesi Goshawk
The Sulawesi Goshawk (<em>Accipiter griseiceps</em>) is a member of the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. Endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, this raptor inhabits coastal and forest environments, where it is associated with tropical lowland and hill forests. As a member of the genus Accipiter, it is a small to medium-sized hawk adapted to hunting within forested terrain. Its conservation status is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating that the population is not currently considered …
Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States. Once endangered due to DDT pesticide use, it made a remarkable recovery and was removed from the endangered species list in 2007. These powerful raptors build the largest tree nests of any bird, some weighing over two tons.