Black-mantled Goshawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-mantled Goshawk only
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
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.