Red-legged Sparrowhawk vs African Marsh-harrier

Accipiter erythropus в сравнении с Circus ranivorus

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Характеристика Red-legged Sparrowhawk African Marsh-harrier
Научное название Accipiter erythropus Circus ranivorus
Отряд Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Семейство Accipitridae Accipitridae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 30,9 cm (12.2 in) 72,6 cm (28.6 in)
Масса 118,5 g (4.18 oz) 498,0 g (17.57 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Red-legged Sparrowhawk only

African Marsh-harrier only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Red-legged Sparrowhawk

Least Concern

African Marsh-harrier

About These Birds

Red-legged Sparrowhawk

The Red-legged Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter erythropus</em>, is a small raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). It inhabits forest environments, consistent with the arboreal hunting style characteristic of accipiters. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is assessed as Least Concern on global conservation evaluations. Available nesting data indicate a clutch size of 2 eggs, though further details on nest structure, incubation duration, and fledging period are not documented here. …

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.

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