Grey Goshawk vs Black-collared Hawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Busarellus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Black-collared Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Busarellus nigricollis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 78.7 cm (31.0 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 926.0 g (32.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
Black-collared 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 …
Black-collared Hawk
The Black-collared Hawk is a medium-sized raptor of South and Central American wetlands, with distinctive white head, chestnut body, and a black collar across the lower throat. It ranges from Mexico south through the Amazon Basin to Argentina, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, marshes, and flooded forests. It feeds almost exclusively on fish, plunging feet-first into water to capture prey.