Slaty-backed Goshawk vs Augur Buzzard
Accipiter luteoschistaceus compared with Buteo augur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Goshawk | Augur Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter luteoschistaceus | Buteo augur |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | 82.0 cm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) | 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Slaty-backed Goshawk
Augur Buzzard
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 …
Augur Buzzard
The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.