Slaty-backed Goshawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter luteoschistaceus compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Goshawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter luteoschistaceus | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Slaty-backed Goshawk only
Long-legged Buzzard only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Slaty-backed Goshawk
Least Concern
Long-legged 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 …