Grey-headed Goshawk vs African Hawk-eagle
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Aquila spilogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | African Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Aquila spilogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey-headed Goshawk
African Hawk-eagle
About These Birds
Grey-headed Goshawk
The Grey-headed Goshawk (<em>Accipiter poliocephalus</em>) is a raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring in the forested islands of the southwestern Pacific. It is a forest-specialist, inhabiting lowland and montane forest environments where it is believed to hunt birds and small vertebrates through the canopy. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its common name reflects a distinctive grey head coloration that distinguishes it within its range. Geographic range …
African Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.