Black-mantled Goshawk vs Crested Serpent-eagle
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Spilornis cheela
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | Crested Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Spilornis cheela |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 1065.1666666666667 g (37.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
Crested Serpent-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.