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Variable Goshawk (Accipiter hiogaster lavongai) adult, perched on branch, Lelet Plateau, New Ireland
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Variable Goshawk (Accipiter hiogaster lavongai) adult, perched on branch, Lelet Plateau, New Ireland
Variable Goshawk (Accipiter hiogaster lavongai) adult, perched on branch, Lelet Plateau, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April
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Australasia Australasian Bird Of Prey Bismarck Archipelago Goshawk Goshawks Grey Hawk Hawks Lelet Plateau Melanesia Melanesian New Guinea New Guinean New Ireland Oceania Pacific Papua Papuan Race Raptor Raptors Subspecies
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Caught in the Act - The Stealthy Grey Ghost of Lelet Plateau!
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. In this snapshot, we witness a magnificent Variable Goshawk showcasing its hunting prowess on the lush Lelet Plateau in New Ireland. With piercing eyes fixed on its prey, this adult raptor perches confidently on a sturdy branch, ready to swoop down like lightning. The Bismarck Archipelago's tropical paradise serves as the perfect backdrop for this avian predator. Its sleek and elegant grey feathers blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest foliage, making it an elusive master of disguise. As one of Papua New Guinea's native birds of prey, this goshawk is well-adapted to navigate through dense woodlands and soar above vast Pacific islands. With razor-sharp talons and remarkable agility, these aerial hunters are feared by their unsuspecting victims. Their presence adds an element of excitement to the melodic symphony of chirping birds that fill Oceania's airwaves. This subspecies' name "lavongai" pays homage to its Melanesian roots while highlighting its unique characteristics within the Accipiter hiogaster family. It stands as a testament to nature's diversity and evolution across different regions. Thanks to FLPA photographer John Holmes' keen eye for capturing wildlife moments frozen in time, we can now marvel at this awe-inspiring image forever. So let your imagination take flight as you delve into the untamed world where predators rule and survival is an art form!
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