Gundlach's Hawk vs African Goshawk

Accipiter gundlachi compared with Accipiter tachiro

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Gundlach's Hawk African Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter gundlachi Accipiter tachiro
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 45.6 cm (18.0 in) 43.5 cm (17.1 in)
Weight 675.0 g (23.81 oz) 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 1-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Gundlach's Hawk only

None

African Goshawk only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Gundlach's Hawk

Least Concern

African Goshawk

About These Birds

Gundlach's Hawk

Gundlach's Hawk (<em>Accipiter gundlachi</em>) is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to Cuba, where it inhabits coastal and forest environments, including both lowland forests and wooded areas across the island. This species is currently assessed as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting significant population pressures from habitat loss and persecution. As Cuba's only endemic accipiter, it represents a species of considerable conservation concern. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the …

African Goshawk

The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.

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