Grey-headed Goshawk vs Long-tailed Honey-buzzard
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Henicopernis longicauda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | Long-tailed Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Henicopernis longicauda |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 78.9 cm (31.1 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 572.5 g (20.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-tailed Honey-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 …