Grey Goshawk vs African Harrier-hawk
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey Goshawk
African Harrier-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 …
African Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.