Grey Goshawk vs Eastern Marsh-harrier
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Circus spilonotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Eastern Marsh-harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Circus spilonotus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 81.4 cm (32.0 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 566.6666666666666 g (19.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Goshawk
Least Concern
Eastern 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 …