New Britain Goshawk vs White-bellied Sea-eagle
Accipiter princeps compared with Haliaeetus leucogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | White-bellied Sea-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Haliaeetus leucogaster |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
New Britain Goshawk only
None
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
New Britain Goshawk
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-eagle
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. …