Grey Goshawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Grey Goshawk only
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
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 …