African Goshawk vs Bateleur
Accipiter tachiro compared with Terathopius ecaudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Bateleur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Terathopius ecaudatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 100.1 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 2400.0 g (84.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Endangered
Bateleur
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.
Bateleur
The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.