Bastard Cedar vs Eurasian Goshawk

Calocedrus decurrens compared with Accipiter gentilis

Key Differences

  • Bastard Cedar is Least Concern while Eurasian Goshawk is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bastard Cedar Eurasian Goshawk
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Aves (Birds)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Cupressaceae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Calocedrus Accipiter
Species Calocedrus decurrens Accipiter gentilis

Conservation Status

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian Goshawk

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bastard Cedar Eurasian Goshawk
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Eurasian Goshawk

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Eurasian Goshawk

Eurasian Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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