African Goshawk vs Short-tailed Hawk
Accipiter tachiro compared with Buteo brachyurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Short-tailed Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Buteo brachyurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 61.5 cm (24.2 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 511.8333333333333 g (18.05 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Goshawk only
Short-tailed Hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
Short-tailed 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.