Spot-tailed Goshawk vs Snail Kite

Accipiter trinotatus compared with Rostrhamus sociabilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Spot-tailed Goshawk Snail Kite
Scientific Name Accipiter trinotatus Rostrhamus sociabilis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 32.6 cm (12.8 in) 69.0 cm (27.2 in)
Weight 146.5 g (5.17 oz) 375.75 g (13.25 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Spot-tailed Goshawk only

Snail Kite only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Spot-tailed Goshawk

Least Concern

Snail Kite

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 …

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