Accipiter hiogaster (Müller, 1841)

Callaghan, Corey T., Kekeubata, Esau, Waneagea, Jackson, Alabai, Maasafi, Esau, Tommy, MacLaren, David & Major, Richard E., 2019, A collaborative bird survey of East Kwaio, Malaita, Solomon Islands, Check List 15 (6), pp. 1119-1136 : 1130

Accipiter hiogaster (Müller, 1841) . Variable Goshawk

Uncommonly seen only in the lowlands (<100 m). Likely belonging to the malaitae subspecies. Identifica- tion: Accipiter seen in flight, and perched, with fine bar- ring underneath and darkish gray on top and gray wings. Only other goshawk is Pied Goshawk, and this species was differentiated by the very fine barring underneath and darkish upperside.