Grey-headed Goshawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Grey-headed Goshawk only
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
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 …