Black-mantled Goshawk vs African Hawk-eagle
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Aquila spilogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | African Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Aquila spilogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
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 Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.