Information about New Britain Sparrowhawk
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Characteristics
These sparrowhawks are grey in color, with a white underbelly and orange accents on the neck. They are often characterized by their large feet. It is the only hawk in New Britain or the Solomon Islands that has a middle toe that is longer than the rest.[2]. The feet of the New Britain Sparrowhawks are pale yellow. These small birds only grow to be 27-34 cm long and it is estimated that the population is only between 1,000 to 2,499 individuals [1].Ecology
This species lives in tropical to subtropical, moist montain forest. The altitudes reach 1,200 to 1,800 m. New Britain Sparrowhawks nest like other birds, where they raise their young. Very little is known about this species because it is so rare and the areas in which it lives have not been thoroughly studied [2].Conservation
The main threat to the continued existence of this species is habitat destruction which has led to the birds' decline in lowland forests. The clearing of forest on the small islands leaves the species with less habitat, and a far less safe environment - leading to their vulnerability. No conservation measures are known to have been taken, however it has been proposed that there be surveys to assess population size and observe nests, as well as map out the remaining forest. There are also plans to lobby for large community-based conservation areas [3].References
1. ^ Mayr, E.: "Birds Collected During the Whitney South Sea Expedition. XXVIII", page 1. American Museum of Novitates, 1934
2. ^ Mayr, E.: "Birds Collected During the Whitney South Sea Expedition. XXVIII", page 1. American Museum of Novitates, 1934
2. ^ Mayr, E.: "Birds Collected During the Whitney South Sea Expedition. XXVIII", page 1. American Museum of Novitates, 1934
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Species Information
- Birdlife International Species Factsheet
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Chordata
Bateson, 1885
Typical Classes
See below
Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates.
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Bateson, 1885
Typical Classes
See below
Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates.
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Aves
Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
Birds (class Aves) are bipedal, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animals.
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Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
Birds (class Aves) are bipedal, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animals.
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Falconiformes
Sharpe, 1874
Families
Accipitridae
Pandionidae
Falconidae
Sagittariidae
The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 species of birds that include the diurnal birds of prey.
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Sharpe, 1874
Families
Accipitridae
Pandionidae
Falconidae
Sagittariidae
The order Falconiformes is a group of about 290 species of birds that include the diurnal birds of prey.
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Accipitridae
Vieillot, 1816
Subfamilies
The Accipitridae
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Vieillot, 1816
Subfamilies
- Accipitrinae
- Aegypiinae
- Buteoninae
- Circaetinae
- Circinae
- Elaninae
- Milvinae
- Perninae
The Accipitridae
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Accipiter
Brisson, 1760
Species
About 50, see text
The genus Accipiter is a group of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, mostly consisting of birds known as Goshawks and Sparrowhawks.
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Brisson, 1760
Species
About 50, see text
The genus Accipiter is a group of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, mostly consisting of birds known as Goshawks and Sparrowhawks.
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binomial nomenclature is the formal system of naming species. The system is also called binominal nomenclature (particularly in zoological circles), binary nomenclature (particularly in botanical circles), or the binomial classification system.
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Edward Pierson Ramsay (3 December 1842 – 16 December 1916) was an Australian zoologist who specialized in ornithology.
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Early life
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endangered species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in number, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters.
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Aves
Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
Birds (class Aves) are bipedal, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animals.
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Linnaeus, 1758
Orders
About two dozen - see section below
Birds (class Aves) are bipedal, warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animals.
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endemic, it is unique to its own place or region; it is found only there, and not found naturally anywhere else. The place must be a discrete geographical unit, often an island or island group, but sometimes a country, habitat type, or other defined area or zone.
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Motto
Unity in diversity[1]
Anthem
O Arise, All You Sons[2]
Capital Port Moresby
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Unity in diversity[1]
Anthem
O Arise, All You Sons[2]
Capital Port Moresby
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New Britain is the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, separated from the island of New Guinea by Dampier Strait. The main towns are Rabaul/Kokopo and Kimbe.
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Geography
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New Ireland (Tok Pisin: Niu Ailan) is a large island in Papua New Guinea, approximately 8,650 km² in area. It is the main and largest island of the New Ireland Province. It lies northeast of the island of New Britain.
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Ernst Walter Mayr (July 5, 1904, Kempten, Germany – February 3, 2005, Bedford, Massachusetts U.S.), was one of the 20th century's leading evolutionary biologists. He was also a renowned taxonomist, tropical explorer, ornithologist, historian of science, and naturalist.
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Motto
"To Lead is to Serve"
Anthem
God Save Our Solomon Islands
Royal anthem
God Save the Queen
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"To Lead is to Serve"
Anthem
God Save Our Solomon Islands
Royal anthem
God Save the Queen
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