African Goshawk vs American Goshawk

Accipiter tachiro compared with Astur atricapillus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Goshawk American Goshawk
Scientific Name Accipiter tachiro Astur atricapillus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan 43.5 cm (17.1 in)
Weight 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) 963.0 g (33.97 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Goshawk only

American Goshawk only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Goshawk

Not Evaluated

American Goshawk

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.

American Goshawk

The American Goshawk is a powerful accipiter weighing around 963 g, hunting birds and mammals in mature boreal and montane forests of North America. Its broad wings and long tail allow agile pursuit through dense forest, making it a formidable apex avian predator.

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