Spot-tailed Goshawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter trinotatus compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spot-tailed Goshawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter trinotatus | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 146.5 g (5.17 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spot-tailed Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
About These Birds
Spot-tailed Goshawk
The Spot-tailed Goshawk, <em>Accipiter trinotatus</em>, is a member of the family Accipitridae endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and nearby smaller islands. It is associated with coastal and forested habitats, suggesting it occupies a variety of wooded environments from lowland coastal forests to inland forested areas. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. As an island-endemic raptor, the Spot-tailed Goshawk has a naturally restricted range, making habitat preservation on Sulawesi particularly important …