African Goshawk vs African Marsh-harrier
Accipiter tachiro compared with Circus ranivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | African Marsh-harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Circus ranivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Goshawk only
African Marsh-harrier only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
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.
African Marsh-harrier
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.