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Eurasian Sparrowhawk vs Rough-legged Buzzard

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

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vs
Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard

Buteo lagopus

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Size

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Eurasian Sparrowhawk

0.41 m

Human

1.75 m

Rough-legged Buzzard

Rough-legged Buzzard

0.66 m

Eurasian SparrowhawkRough-legged Buzzard
Weight0.11–0.34 kg0.6–1.6 kg
Length29–41 cm46–66 cm
Wingspan58–80 cm1.2–1.5 m
Top Speed50 km/h160 km/h
Lifespan3–12 yrs5–18 yrs
Incubation33 days32 days
Offspring4–6 2–6
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatForest, Woodland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Heathland, TaigaTundra, Taiga, Mountain, Grassland, Farmland, Heathland, Coast, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica
FamilyAccipitridaeAccipitridae
OrderAccipitriformesAccipitriformes