Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Spot-tailed Goshawk

Accipiter nisus compared with Accipiter trinotatus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Sparrowhawk Spot-tailed Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter nisus Accipiter trinotatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 41.5 cm (16.3 in) 32.6 cm (12.8 in)
Weight 209.0 g (7.37 oz) 146.5 g (5.17 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-7 --
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Sparrowhawk only

None

Spot-tailed Goshawk only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

Spot-tailed 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. …

Spot-tailed Goshawk

The Spot-tailed Goshawk, <em>Accipiter trinotatus</em>, is a member of the family Accipitridae endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and nearby smaller islands. It is associated with coastal and forested habitats, suggesting it occupies a variety of wooded environments from lowland coastal forests to inland forested areas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. As an island-endemic raptor, the Spot-tailed Goshawk has a naturally restricted range, making habitat preservation on Sulawesi particularly important …

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