Black goshawk (Accipiter melanoleucus)

Wikipedia: Black goshawk Source: OTHER Black_Sparrowhawk_white_morph_2_x.jpg
Classification: Genus Accipiter; Subfamily True hawks (Accipitrinae); Family Accipitridae
General: The black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus), sometimes known as the black goshawk or great sparrowhawk, is the largest African member of the genus Accipiter.^[3] It occurs mainly in forest and non-desert areas south of the Sahara, particularly where there are large trees suitable for nesting; favored habitat includes suburban and human-altered landscapes.^[3] It preys predominantly on birds of moderate size, such as pigeons and doves, in suburban areas.^[4] [more]

🔍 No documented observation