Dark Chanting GosHawks
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The Dark Chanting Goshawk (Melierax metabates) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The Accipitridae also include many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers.
Distribution
This hawk breeds in sub-Saharan Africa, but avoids the rain forests of the Congo basin. There is a small and declining isolated population in Morocco.
It is a resident species of tropical and subtropical savannah.
Nesting / Breeding
It builds a stick nest in a tree and lays one or two eggs.
Diet / Feeding
It eats a variety of vertebrate prey and large insects.
Description
Dark Chanting Goshawk is a large long-tailed broad-winged hawk, with a 105cm wingspan.
It is slate-grey above and white with fine barring below. The tail is black and white. In flight, the wings are grey with black tips.
The flight is stiff and mechanical.
Vocalizations
This species derives its name from the breeding season song, which consists of chanted flutes and whistles.
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