Slaty-backed Goshawk vs Letter-winged Kite
Accipiter luteoschistaceus compared with Elanus scriptus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Goshawk | Letter-winged Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter luteoschistaceus | Elanus scriptus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.6 cm (14.8 in) | 60.4 cm (23.8 in) |
| Weight | 213.5 g (7.53 oz) | 308.1666666666667 g (10.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Slaty-backed Goshawk only
Letter-winged Kite only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Slaty-backed Goshawk
Near Threatened
Letter-winged Kite
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 …