Grey Goshawk vs African Marsh-harrier
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Circus ranivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | African Marsh-harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Circus ranivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
African Marsh-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 …
African Marsh-harrier
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.