Eurasian Goshawk vs Sperber

Accipiter gentilis verglichen mit Accipiter nisus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Eurasian Goshawk Sperber
Wissenschaftlicher Name Accipiter gentilis Accipiter nisus
Ordnung Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Familie Accipitridae Accipitridae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 67,5 cm (26.6 in) 41,5 cm (16.3 in)
Gewicht 1153,75 g (40.70 oz) 209,0 g (7.37 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 1-5 1-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Eurasian Goshawk only

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Sperber only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Eurasian Goshawk

Least Concern

Sperber

About These Birds

Eurasian Goshawk

The Eurasian Goshawk, <em>Accipiter gentilis</em>, is a large and powerful raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), widely distributed across temperate forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is strongly associated with forest habitats, relying on explosive bursts of speed and maneuverability to pursue prey — typically medium-sized birds and mammals — through dense woodland. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. The species is assessed as …

Sperber

The Eurasian Sparrowhawk (<em>Accipiter nisus</em>) is a widespread and well-known raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring across much of Europe and Asia. It is closely associated with forest habitats, including mixed woodland, conifer plantations, and wooded farmland where it hunts small birds with remarkable speed and agility. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature for this record, though the species is known to display strong sexual dimorphism in size. …

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