African Goshawk vs Bird flea
Accipiter tachiro compared with Ceratophyllus zhovtyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Goshawk | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Ceratophyllidae |
| Genus | Accipiter | Ceratophyllus |
| Species | Accipiter tachiro | Ceratophyllus zhovtyi |
Evolutionary Relationship
African Goshawk and Bird flea share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
African Goshawk
LC — Least ConcernBird flea
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Bird flea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Goshawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Bird flea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk (Accipiter tachiro) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Bird flea
The Bird flea (Ceratophyllus zhovtyi) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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