African Goshawk vs Besra
Accipiter tachiro compared with Accipiter virgatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Besra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Accipiter virgatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 135.625 g (4.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
Besra
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.
Besra
The Besra is a small, agile forest hawk found from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia to Taiwan and the Philippines. It has dark grey upperparts, rufous-streaked white underparts, and a distinctive dark throat stripe. It hunts small birds, lizards, and large insects in dense forest understory with quick, maneuverable flight.