Grey Goshawk vs Black-faced Hawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Leucopternis melanops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Black-faced Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Leucopternis melanops |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 327.25 g (11.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
Black-faced 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-faced Hawk
The Black-faced Hawk is a small, compact raptor with white plumage, black-tipped wings and tail, and a distinctive black mask across the face. It inhabits humid lowland tropical forests of Amazonia, occurring in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and adjacent countries. It hunts reptiles, frogs, large insects, and small mammals in forest interior and along rivers.