Pale Chanting-goshawk

Pale Chanting-goshawk

Melierax canorus

Least Concern
Wingspan
70.6 cm
Weight
765.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes

The Pale Chanting-goshawk (Melierax canorus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.6 cm and a weight of 765.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 70.6 cm 27.8 in
Weight 765.5 g 27.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Melierax
Species Melierax canorus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic سحنون غريد
French Autour chanteur
German Silbersinghabicht
Japanese コシジロウタオオタカ
Portuguese açor-cantor-pálido
Spanish azor lagartijero claro

Distribution

Pale Chanting-goshawk has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pale Chanting-goshawk endangered?
The Pale Chanting-goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pale Chanting-goshawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Pale Chanting-goshawk?
The Pale Chanting-goshawk has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 765.5 g.
What order and family does the Pale Chanting-goshawk belong to?
The Pale Chanting-goshawk (Melierax canorus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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