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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Imitator Goshawk	Mountain Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name	Accipiter imitator	Nisaetus nipalensis
Order	Accipitriformes	Accipitriformes
Family	Accipitridae	Accipitridae
Conservation Status	Near Threatened	Near Threatened
Length	—	—
Wingspan	40.0 cm (15.7 in)	84.7 cm (33.3 in)
Weight	233.0 g (8.22 oz)	2850.0 g (100.53 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	--	1-2
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Imitator Goshawk only

None

Mountain Hawk-eagle only

None

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Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Imitator Goshawk

Near Threatened

Mountain Hawk-eagle

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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 …

Mountain Hawk-eagle

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