Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Grey-headed Fish-eagle

Accipiter nisus compared with Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eurasian Sparrowhawk Grey-headed Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter nisus Icthyophaga ichthyaetus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 41.5 cm (16.3 in) 94.2 cm (37.1 in)
Weight 209.0 g (7.37 oz) 2061.6666666666665 g (72.72 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-7 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eurasian Sparrowhawk only

None

Grey-headed Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Near Threatened

Grey-headed Fish-eagle

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. …

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