African Goshawk
Aerospiza tachiro
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Not EvaluatedUncommon to spot
birds • Accipitridae
African Goshawk.
A
Aerospiza tachiro
Category
birds
Family
Accipitridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 381 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african goshawk in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 20%, ground foraging 20%, canopy foraging 20%, aerial foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 70%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zambia
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.