Grey Goshawk vs Barred Hawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Morphnarchus princeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Barred Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Morphnarchus princeps |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 872.0 g (30.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
Barred 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 …
Barred Hawk
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.