African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro
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Least Concern
Wingspan
43.5 cm
Weight
314.1666666666667 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
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About
The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm | 17.1 in |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g | 11.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Accipiter |
| Species | Accipiter tachiro |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز أفريقي |
| French | Autour tachiro |
| German | Afrikahabicht |
| Japanese | アフリカオオタカ |
| Portuguese | Açor-africano |
| Russian | Африканский тетеревятник |
| Spanish | azor tachiro |
| Vietnamese | Ó châu Phi |
Distribution
African Goshawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Goshawk endangered?
The African Goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Goshawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 32-35 days.
How big is the African Goshawk?
The African Goshawk has a wingspan of 43.5 cm, weight of 314.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Goshawk belong to?
The African Goshawk (Accipiter tachiro) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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