White-bellied Goshawk vs Black Kite
Accipiter haplochrous compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Goshawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter haplochrous | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.6 cm (18.0 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 219.5 g (7.74 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
White-bellied Goshawk only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
White-bellied Goshawk
Black Kite
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 …
Black Kite
The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.