White-bellied Goshawk vs Montagu's Harrier

Accipiter haplochrous compared with Circus pygargus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-bellied Goshawk Montagu's Harrier
Scientific Name Accipiter haplochrous Circus pygargus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 45.6 cm (18.0 in) 72.5 cm (28.5 in)
Weight 219.5 g (7.74 oz) 307.75 g (10.86 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

White-bellied Goshawk only

Montagu's Harrier only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

White-bellied Goshawk

Least Concern

Montagu's Harrier

About These Birds

White-bellied Goshawk

The White-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter haplochrous</em>) is a raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is restricted to New Caledonia in the southwestern Pacific, where it occupies forest habitats. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, indicating that it approaches the threshold for a more elevated threat category and warrants monitoring. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the available literature. Clutch size has been recorded as 3 eggs. Information on diet, nesting …

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family