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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute	Collared Sparrowhawk	New Britain Goshawk
Scientific Name	Accipiter cirrocephalus	Accipiter princeps
Order	Accipitriformes	Accipitriformes
Family	Accipitridae	Accipitridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Vulnerable
Length	—	—
Wingspan	42.6 cm (16.8 in)	53.3 cm (21.0 in)
Weight	180.0 g (6.35 oz)	273.0 g (9.63 oz)
Diet	--	--
Clutch Size	2-6	--
Population Trend	—	—

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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

🌲 Forest

Collared Sparrowhawk only

None

New Britain Goshawk only

None

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Collared Sparrowhawk

Vulnerable

New Britain Goshawk

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About These Birds

Collared Sparrowhawk

The Collared Sparrowhawk, <em>Accipiter cirrocephalus</em>, belongs to the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites). This small raptor occupies forest habitats where accipiters typically hunt through dense cover in swift, agile pursuit of prey. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The species is assessed as Least Concern, indicating no immediate threat to its overall population. Nesting records suggest a platform-style nest (nest type PL), with incubation lasting approximately 35 to 37 days and …

New Britain Goshawk

The New Britain Goshawk (<em>Accipiter princeps</em>) is a raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), endemic to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is a forest specialist, confined to the tropical forest habitats of this single island, making it one of the most range-restricted members of its genus. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, reflecting the extreme rarity and limited field study of this island endemic. …

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