Dwarf Neckera vs Eurasian Goshawk

Neckera pumila compared with Accipiter gentilis

Key Differences

• Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable while Eurasian Goshawk is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Neckera	Eurasian Goshawk
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Hypnales (Hypnales)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Neckeraceae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Neckera	Accipiter
Species	Neckera pumila	Accipiter gentilis

Conservation Status

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Eurasian Goshawk

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Neckera	Eurasian Goshawk
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

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 5 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden