White-bellied Goshawk vs African Fish-eagle

Accipiter haplochrous compared with Haliaeetus vocifer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-bellied Goshawk African Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter haplochrous Haliaeetus vocifer
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 45.6 cm (18.0 in) 109.6 cm (43.1 in)
Weight 219.5 g (7.74 oz) 2782.0 g (98.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

White-bellied Goshawk only

African Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

White-bellied Goshawk

Least Concern

African Fish-eagle

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 …

African Fish-eagle

The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.

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