Black-mantled Goshawk vs African Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Accipiter tachiro
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | African Goshawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Accipiter tachiro |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
African Goshawk
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.
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.