Variable Goshawk vs Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter hiogaster compared with Accipiter nisus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Variable Goshawk | Eurasian Sparrowhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter hiogaster | Accipiter nisus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) | 41.5 cm (16.3 in) |
| Weight | 266.25 g (9.39 oz) | 209.0 g (7.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Variable Goshawk
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
About These Birds
Variable Goshawk
The Variable Goshawk (<em>Accipiter hiogaster</em>) is a forest raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It inhabits forest environments across a broad range encompassing the Moluccas, New Guinea, and surrounding island groups in Australasia. This species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Its common name reflects the considerable variation in plumage observed across its many island populations and subspecies. Nesting records indicate an incubation period of approximately 30 days, and clutch size typically ranges …
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
The Eurasian Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter nisus</em>) is a widespread and well-known raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring across much of Europe and Asia. It is closely associated with forest habitats, including mixed woodland, conifer plantations, and wooded farmland where it hunts small birds with remarkable speed and agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the species is known to display strong sexual dimorphism in size. …