Grey Goshawk vs Bermuda Hawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Bermuteo avivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Bermuda Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Bermuteo avivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
Bermuda Hawk
About These Birds
Grey Goshawk
The Grey Goshawk (<em>Accipiter novaehollandiae</em>) is a medium-sized raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), native to Australia and nearby islands. It occupies a range of habitats including forest and grassland, making it one of the more habitat-versatile members of its genus. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the Grey Goshawk is notable for occurring in both a grey-and-white morph and a pure white morph, the …
Bermuda Hawk
The Bermuda Hawk was a large hawk that was endemic to Bermuda and became extinct shortly after human settlement of the islands in the early 17th century. Known only from subfossil bones, it was probably a broad-winged raptor that preyed on seabirds and other island fauna. Habitat destruction and hunting contributed to its extinction.