Grey-headed Goshawk vs Crowned Eagle
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Stephanoaetus coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | Crowned Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Stephanoaetus coronatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 99.3 cm (39.1 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 3483.75 g (122.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Grey-headed Goshawk
Near Threatened
Crowned 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 …