Little Sparrowhawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter minullus compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Sparrowhawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter minullus | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.1 cm (11.9 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 84.0 g (2.96 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Sparrowhawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
About These Birds
Little Sparrowhawk
The Little Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter minullus</em>) is one of the smallest members of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), a compact and agile raptor found across forest habitats of sub-Saharan Africa. It occupies woodland and forest edges where its small size allows it to pursue prey through dense vegetation with great agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its diminutive form is characteristic of small accipiters adapted to swift aerial hunting. …