African Goshawk vs Barred Hawk
Accipiter tachiro compared with Morphnarchus princeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Barred Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Morphnarchus princeps |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 872.0 g (30.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
Barred 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.
Barred Hawk
The Barred Hawk is a large hawk of the family Accipitridae found in humid montane forests on the Pacific slopes of the Andes from Panama to Peru. Weighing about 872g with a wingspan of 72.9cm, it has boldly barred black-and-white underparts and a yellow cere. It hunts snakes, lizards, and small mammals in forest habitats.