Chinese Sparrowhawk vs European Honey-buzzard
Accipiter soloensis compared with Pernis apivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Sparrowhawk | European Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter soloensis | Pernis apivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | 81.5 cm (32.1 in) |
| Weight | 148.5 g (5.24 oz) | 698.25 g (24.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chinese Sparrowhawk
Least Concern
European Honey-buzzard
About These Birds
Chinese Sparrowhawk
The Chinese Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter soloensis</em>, is a migratory raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae. It breeds in parts of East Asia, including China and the Korean Peninsula, and undertakes long-distance migrations to wintering grounds in Southeast Asia and beyond. It occupies forested and wetland habitats, indicating a preference for landscapes near water or with good canopy cover. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are not fully available in the literature reviewed here. The species is known to be a significant predator …