Slaty-mantled Goshawk

Tachyspiza luteoschistacea

The slaty-mantled goshawk, also known as the slaty-mantled sparrowhawk or slaty-backed sparrowhawk, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.

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