New Britain Goshawk vs Bearded Vulture
Accipiter princeps compared with Gypaetus barbatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | Bearded Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Gypaetus barbatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 152.1 cm (59.9 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 5800.0 g (204.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
New Britain Goshawk
Bearded Vulture
About These Birds
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. …
Bearded Vulture
The Bearded Vulture, or Lammergeier, is a spectacular high-mountain raptor found from the Pyrenees and Africa to Central and South Asia. Adults are orange-buff below, dark above, with a long diamond-shaped tail and striking beard of dark bristles below the bill. Uniquely, it feeds almost exclusively on bones, dropping them from height onto rocks to access the nutritious marrow.