Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Grey-bellied Goshawk

Accipiter nisus compared with Accipiter poliogaster

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Sparrowhawk Grey-bellied Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter nisus Accipiter poliogaster
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 41.5 cm (16.3 in) 48.1 cm (18.9 in)
Weight 209.0 g (7.37 oz) 362.5 g (12.79 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-7 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Sparrowhawk only

None

Grey-bellied Goshawk only

None

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Near Threatened

Grey-bellied Goshawk

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About These Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

The Eurasian Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter nisus</em>) is a widespread and well-known raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring across much of Europe and Asia. It is closely associated with forest habitats, including mixed woodland, conifer plantations, and wooded farmland where it hunts small birds with remarkable speed and agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the species is known to display strong sexual dimorphism in size. …

Grey-bellied Goshawk

The Grey-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter poliogaster</em>) is a forest raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), found in the tropical forests of South America. It is a specialist of dense forest habitats, where it is believed to hunt birds and small vertebrates within the forest interior. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though it is known as a secretive and rarely observed raptor within its forested range. Geographic range data …

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