American Goshawk vs Black Kite
Astur atricapillus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Goshawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astur atricapillus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 963.0 g (33.97 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
American Goshawk only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Goshawk
Least Concern
Black Kite
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.
Black Kite
The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.