New Britain Goshawk vs Snail Kite
Accipiter princeps compared with Rostrhamus sociabilis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | Snail Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Rostrhamus sociabilis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 69.0 cm (27.2 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 375.75 g (13.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
New Britain Goshawk
Least Concern
Snail Kite
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. …