New Britain Goshawk vs Red-headed Vulture
Accipiter princeps compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
New Britain Goshawk
Critically Endangered
Red-headed 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. …