Family: Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles)

Authority: Rothschild & Hartert, 1926

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is believed to have a small population which is estimated to be declining based on observed reductions in suitable habitat. Although it is little known, the paucity of records and its lowland forest requirements indicate that it is likely to be threatened. It is therefore classified as Vulnerable.

Population size: 1000-2499 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 70,700 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial