Japanese Sparrowhawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter gularis compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Sparrowhawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter gularis | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.5 cm (12.8 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 132.75 g (4.68 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Japanese Sparrowhawk only
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
About These Birds
Japanese Sparrowhawk
The Japanese Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter gularis</em>) is a compact raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It inhabits forest environments across its range in East and Southeast Asia, where it is associated with woodland and forested landscapes. This species is a migratory hawk, breeding in forests of Japan, China, and neighboring regions before wintering in Southeast Asia. Its conservation status is assessed as Least Concern. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the available literature. Nesting …