Grey Goshawk vs Ornate Hawk-eagle
Accipiter novaehollandiae compared with Spizaetus ornatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Goshawk | Ornate Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter novaehollandiae | Spizaetus ornatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 572.0 g (20.18 oz) | 1144.3333333333333 g (40.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey Goshawk
Near Threatened
Ornate Hawk-eagle
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 …