Slaty-backed Goshawk vs Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter luteoschistaceus compared with Accipiter melanochlamys
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Goshawk | Black-mantled Goshawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter luteoschistaceus | Accipiter melanochlamys |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) |
| Weight | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Slaty-backed Goshawk
Black-mantled Goshawk
About These Birds
Slaty-backed Goshawk
The Slaty-backed Goshawk (<em>Accipiter luteoschistaceus</em>) is a forest raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, primarily recorded from New Britain and New Ireland, where it inhabits tropical forest environments. This species is assessed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, reflecting its restricted range and susceptibility to habitat loss from logging and forest clearance across the Bismarck islands. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited …
Black-mantled Goshawk
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.