Black-mantled Goshawk vs Tiny Hawk
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Accipiter superciliosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | Tiny Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Accipiter superciliosus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 29.3 cm (11.5 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 103.675 g (3.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-mantled Goshawk
Tiny Hawk
About These Birds
Black-mantled Goshawk
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.
Tiny Hawk
The Tiny Hawk, <em>Accipiter superciliosus</em>, is among the smallest members of the family Accipitridae and is found in forested regions of Central and South America. It inhabits dense tropical and subtropical forest habitats, where its diminutive size likely allows it to hunt in dense undergrowth and canopy. Detailed plumage and bill characteristics are not fully described in the literature reviewed here. The nest is recorded as a platform-like structure consistent with other hawks in this genus. Incubation lasts approximately 30 …