Variable Goshawk vs European Honey-buzzard
Accipiter hiogaster compared with Pernis apivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Variable Goshawk | European Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter hiogaster | Pernis apivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) | 81.5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 266.25 g (9.39 oz) | 698.25 g (24.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Variable Goshawk
Least Concern
European Honey-buzzard
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 …