African Goshawk vs Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Accipiter tachiro compared with Coeligena lutetiae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Goshawk | Buff-winged Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Accipiter | Coeligena |
| Species | Accipiter tachiro | Coeligena lutetiae |
Evolutionary Relationship
African Goshawk and Buff-winged Starfrontlet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
African Goshawk
LC — Least ConcernBuff-winged Starfrontlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Buff-winged Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Goshawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.
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.
Buff-winged Starfrontlet
A large, distinctive hummingbird with iridescent green upper parts and distinctive buff-colored wing patches visible in flight, buff-winged starfrontlets inhabit humid montane forests of Ecuador and southern Colombia at elevations between 1,500–3,600 meters. Males bear a glittering blue-green gorget and iridescent crown. They are primarily nectar feeders at large flowering trees and epiphytic bromeliads. Listed as Least Concern but sensitive to deforestation of Andean cloud forest.
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