Variable Goshawk vs Black Baza
Accipiter hiogaster compared with Aviceda leuphotes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Variable Goshawk | Black Baza |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter hiogaster | Aviceda leuphotes |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) | 46.1 cm (18.1 in) |
| Weight | 266.25 g (9.39 oz) | 196.0 g (6.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Variable Goshawk
Black Baza
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 …
Black Baza
The Black Baza is a small, striking raptor of South and Southeast Asia with a bold crest, black upperparts, and white underparts barred with chestnut. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, including forest edges and secondary growth, from the foothills of the Himalayas through Myanmar, southern China, and the Malay Peninsula. It feeds primarily on large insects, frogs, and lizards, often hunting in small groups.