Japanese Sparrowhawk vs Lesser Fish-eagle

Accipiter gularis compared with Icthyophaga humilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Japanese Sparrowhawk Lesser Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter gularis Icthyophaga humilis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 32.5 cm (12.8 in) 70.6 cm (27.8 in)
Weight 132.75 g (4.68 oz) 782.5 g (27.60 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Japanese Sparrowhawk only

None

Lesser Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Near Threatened

Lesser Fish-eagle

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 …

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