About the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk
The eastern (pale) chanting goshawk, or Somali chanting goshawk, is a bird of prey of East Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Melierax poliopterus |
| Species Codes | eacgos1, EACG, ECGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk belong to?
The Eastern Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk?
The eastern (pale) chanting goshawk, or Somali chanting goshawk, is a bird of prey of East Africa....
Where can I report a Eastern Chanting-Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Chanting-Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eacgos1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
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