Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Large-crested Toad

Accipiter nisus compared with Incilius cristatus

Key Differences

• Eurasian Sparrowhawk is Least Concern while Large-crested Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian Sparrowhawk	Large-crested Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)	Bufonidae
Genus	Accipiter	Incilius
Species	Accipiter nisus	Incilius cristatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Large-crested Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

LC — Least Concern

Large-crested Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian Sparrowhawk	Large-crested Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Large-crested Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.