Grey-headed Goshawk vs White-bellied Sea-eagle
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Haliaeetus leucogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | White-bellied Sea-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Haliaeetus leucogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Grey-headed Goshawk only
None
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Goshawk
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-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 …