Henst's Goshawk vs African Hawk-eagle

Accipiter henstii compared with Aquila spilogaster

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Henst's Goshawk African Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter henstii Aquila spilogaster
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 58.1 cm (22.9 in) 85.5 cm (33.7 in)
Weight 903.0 g (31.85 oz) 1450.0 g (51.15 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Henst's Goshawk only

African Hawk-eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Henst's Goshawk

Least Concern

African Hawk-eagle

About These Birds

Henst's Goshawk

Henst's Goshawk (<em>Accipiter henstii</em>) is a large forest raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits forest environments including the island's remaining primary rainforest. This species is assessed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, reflecting ongoing population declines driven by deforestation and habitat loss across Madagascar. It is considered one of the larger Malagasy raptors. Nesting data indicate an incubation period of approximately 39 to 40 days, with fledging occurring at …

African Hawk-eagle

The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.

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