African Goshawk vs Black-collared Hawk
Accipiter tachiro compared with Busarellus nigricollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Black-collared Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Busarellus nigricollis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 78.7 cm (31.0 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 926.0 g (32.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
Black-collared Hawk
About These Birds
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.
Black-collared Hawk
The Black-collared Hawk is a medium-sized raptor of South and Central American wetlands, with distinctive white head, chestnut body, and a black collar across the lower throat. It ranges from Mexico south through the Amazon Basin to Argentina, inhabiting the edges of rivers, lakes, marshes, and flooded forests. It feeds almost exclusively on fish, plunging feet-first into water to capture prey.