African Goshawk vs Augur Buzzard
Accipiter tachiro compared with Buteo augur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Augur Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Buteo augur |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 82.0 cm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
Augur Buzzard
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.
Augur Buzzard
The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.