Grey Goshawk vs Black Harrier
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Circus maurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Black Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Circus maurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
Black Harrier
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 Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.