Black-mantled Goshawk
Accipiter melanochlamys
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The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm | 18.0 in |
| Weight | 232.2 g | 8.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Accipiter |
| Species | Accipiter melanochlamys |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 黑背鹰 |
| French | Autour à manteau noir |
| German | Schwarzmantelhabicht |
| Indonesian | Elang-alap mantel-hitam |
| Japanese | クロアカオオタカ |
| Spanish | gavilán rufinegro |
| Vietnamese | Ó choàng đen |
Distribution
Black-mantled Goshawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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