Épervier d'Europe vs Busard grenouillard

Accipiter nisus comparé à Circus ranivorus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Épervier d'Europe Busard grenouillard
Nom scientifique Accipiter nisus Circus ranivorus
Ordre Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Famille Accipitridae Accipitridae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 41,5 cm (16.3 in) 72,6 cm (28.6 in)
Poids 209,0 g (7.37 oz) 498,0 g (17.57 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-7 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Épervier d'Europe only

Busard grenouillard only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Épervier d'Europe

Least Concern

Busard grenouillard

About These Birds

Épervier d'Europe

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. …

Busard grenouillard

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.

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