Haliaeetus sanfordi Mayr, 1935

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

Haliaeetus sanfordi Mayr, 1935 . Sanford’s Sea-Eagle

Only observed on one occasion, from the field sta- tion at Kwainaa’isi Cultural Centre at ~ 900 m. Observed flying with Brahminy Kites. Identification: Distinct; the only eagle in the area.

STRIGIFORMES

Ninox jacquinoti malaitae Mayr, 1931 . Solomons Boobook

One young bird observed in local village (~ 750 m) which was recently found on the ground, suggesting recent breeding. Unknown abundance as we did not perform any dedicated surveys for owls. Belonging to the malaitae subspecies. Identification: Distinct.

BUCEROTIFORMES