Black-mantled Goshawk vs Rüppell's Vulture
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Gyps rueppelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | Rüppell's Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Gyps rueppelli |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 125.6 cm (49.4 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 7900.0 g (278.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Critically Endangered
Rüppell's Vulture
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.