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The Grey-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter poliogaster</em>) is a forest raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), found in the tropical forests of South America. It is a specialist of dense forest habitats, where it is believed to hunt birds and small vertebrates within the forest interior. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though it is known as a secretive and rarely observed raptor within its forested range. Geographic range data are not fully documented here. Diet information is not recorded in the available data. Nesting is recorded as platform-type (PL), with fledging occurring approximately 49 days after hatching — a relatively long fledging period suggesting slow development. Clutch size is recorded as 2 eggs. Song and call descriptions are not documented in the available data. The Grey-bellied Goshawk is assessed as Near Threatened, reflecting concerns about ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its South American forest range, which may be reducing suitable breeding and foraging habitat.