About the African Goshawk
The African goshawk is an African species of bird of prey in the genus Aerospiza. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. The African goshawk was previously sometimes split with the red-chested goshawk of west Africa treated as a separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aerospiza tachiro |
| Species Codes | afrgos1, ACGO, AFGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Goshawk belong to?
The African Goshawk (Aerospiza tachiro) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Goshawk?
The African goshawk is an African species of bird of prey in the genus Aerospiza. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. The African goshawk was previously sometimes split with the red-chested goshawk of west Africa treated as a separate species....
Where can I report a African Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of African Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrgos1, or on iNaturalist.
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