New Britain Goshawk vs Crowned Eagle
Accipiter princeps compared with Stephanoaetus coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | New Britain Goshawk | Crowned Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter princeps | Stephanoaetus coronatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.3 cm (21.0 in) | 99.3 cm (39.1 in) |
| Weight | 273.0 g (9.63 oz) | 3483.75 g (122.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
New Britain Goshawk
Near Threatened
Crowned 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. …