Henst's Goshawk vs White-bellied Sea-eagle
Accipiter henstii compared with Haliaeetus leucogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Henst's Goshawk | White-bellied Sea-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter henstii | Haliaeetus leucogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.1 cm (22.9 in) | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) |
| Weight | 903.0 g (31.85 oz) | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Henst's Goshawk only
None
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Henst's Goshawk
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-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 …