Eastern Chanting-goshawk
Melierax poliopterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
61.2 cm
Weight
642.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 61.2 cm | 24.1 in |
| Weight | 642.5 g | 22.66 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36-38 days. Fledging: 49-56 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 poliopterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 灰歌鷹 |
| French | Autour à ailes grises |
| German | Weißbürzel-Singhabicht |
| Japanese | ヒガシコシジロウタオオタカ |
| Portuguese | açor-canoro-de-asas-cinzentas |
| Spanish | azor lagartijero somalí |
Distribution
Eastern Chanting-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 Eastern Chanting-goshawk endangered?
The Eastern Chanting-goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Chanting-goshawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36-38 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
How big is the Eastern Chanting-goshawk?
The Eastern Chanting-goshawk has a wingspan of 61.2 cm, weight of 642.5 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Chanting-goshawk belong to?
The Eastern Chanting-goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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