New Britain Goshawk vs African Fish-eagle

Accipiter princeps compared with Haliaeetus vocifer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute New Britain Goshawk African Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Accipiter princeps Haliaeetus vocifer
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 53.3 cm (21.0 in) 109.6 cm (43.1 in)
Weight 273.0 g (9.63 oz) 2782.0 g (98.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

New Britain Goshawk only

African Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

New Britain Goshawk

Least Concern

African Fish-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. …

African Fish-eagle

The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.

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