Imitator Goshawk vs Montagu's Harrier

Accipiter imitator compared with Circus pygargus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Imitator Goshawk Montagu's Harrier
Scientific Name Accipiter imitator Circus pygargus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 40.0 cm (15.7 in) 72.5 cm (28.5 in)
Weight 233.0 g (8.22 oz) 307.75 g (10.86 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Imitator Goshawk only

Montagu's Harrier only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Imitator Goshawk

Least Concern

Montagu's Harrier

About These Birds

Imitator Goshawk

The Imitator Goshawk (<em>Accipiter imitator</em>) is a raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is restricted to the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific, where it occupies forest habitats on several islands in the archipelago. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, reflecting concerns over population viability associated with forest loss and its limited island range. Its name alludes to its resemblance to other Accipiter species. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this …

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