Dark Chanting-goshawk
Melierax metabates
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melierax-metabates"></birdfyi-bird>The Dark Chanting-goshawk (Melierax metabates) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.5 cm and a weight of 681.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.5 cm | 25.0 in |
| Weight | 681.6666666666666 g | 24.05 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 36-50 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 metabates |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | الباز المنشد الداكن |
| French | Autour sombre |
| German | Graubürzel-Singhabicht |
| Japanese | ウタオオタカ |
| Portuguese | açor-cantador |
| Russian | Тёмный певчий ястреб |
| Spanish | azor lagartijero oscuro |
Distribution
Dark Chanting-goshawk has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family