African Goshawk vs Ridgway's Hawk
Accipiter tachiro compared with Buteo ridgwayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Ridgway's Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Buteo ridgwayi |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 44.5 cm (17.5 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 352.75 g (12.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Critically Endangered
Ridgway's Hawk
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.