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Grey-headed Goshawk vs Red-thighed Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza poliocephala versus Tachyspiza erythropus

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Grey-headed Goshawk (Tachyspiza poliocephala) Grey-headed Goshawk
Red-thighed Sparrowhawk (Tachyspiza erythropus) Red-thighed Sparrowhawk

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In short

The Grey-headed Goshawk and Red-thighed Sparrowhawk can be distinguished primarily by their plumage and leg coloration. The Grey-headed Goshawk has a grey head and lacks the striking red thighs of the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk. Both species are similar in size and structure, making plumage the most reliable field mark.

Identification tips

  1. Check head color: Grey-headed Goshawk has a grey head. 2. Look for red thighs: Only the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk has red thighs. 3. Consider overall size and shape: Both species are similar, so focus on plumage differences.

Size

Both species are similar in size, typical of small to medium-sized hawks.

Plumage

The Grey-headed Goshawk has a distinctive grey head, while the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk features red thighs that are not present in the Grey-headed Goshawk.

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The Grey-headed Goshawk and Red-thighed Sparrowhawk can be distinguished primarily by their plumage and leg coloration. The Grey-headed Goshawk has a grey head and lacks the striking red thighs of the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk. Both species are similar in size and structure, making plumage the most reliable field mark.

  1. Check head color: Grey-headed Goshawk has a grey head. 2. Look for red thighs: Only the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk has red thighs. 3. Consider overall size and shape: Both species are similar, so focus on plumage differences.

Both species are similar in size, typical of small to medium-sized hawks.

The Grey-headed Goshawk has a distinctive grey head, while the Red-thighed Sparrowhawk features red thighs that are not present in the Grey-headed Goshawk.

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