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Imitator goshawk

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Accipitriformes

Genus
  
Accipiter

Higher classification
  
Accipiter

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Accipitridae

Scientific name
  
Accipiter imitator

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Pied goshawk, Slaty‑mantled goshawk, Nicobar sparrowhawk, New Britain sparrowhawk, Black‑mantled goshawk

The imitator goshawk or imitator sparrowhawk (Accipiter imitator) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

Imitator goshawk Wikipedia