American Goshawk vs White-tailed Hawk
Astur atricapillus compared with Geranoaetus albicaudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Goshawk | White-tailed Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astur atricapillus | Geranoaetus albicaudatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 85.4 cm (33.6 in) |
| Weight | 963.0 g (33.97 oz) | 975.3333333333334 g (34.40 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Goshawk
Least Concern
White-tailed Hawk
About These Birds
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.