New Britain Goshawk vs South Philippine Hawk-eagle
Accipiter princeps compared with Nisaetus pinskeri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | South Philippine Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Nisaetus pinskeri |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 69.8 cm (27.5 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 1240.5 g (43.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
New Britain Goshawk
Endangered
South Philippine Hawk-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. …