The roadside hawk (scientifically known as Rupornis magnirostris) is a small bird of prey native to Central and South America. These birds are aptly named for their favorite places to perch – on phone poles, wires, and posts in fields on the side of roads. Despite how close they reside near to human settlements, the …
Appearance The Zone-tailed Hawk is a grayish black color in appearance, and typically has underbellies that feature bold black and white bars that create a striking and eye-catching pattern. As for the tail, the Zone-tailed Hawk tends to have a blackish tail with subtly white bands, with greyish flight feathers that stand out from the …
The Fiji goshawk (Accipiter rufitorques) is a bird of prey species in the Accipitridae family that is endemic to Fiji. These adorable birds of prey are most notably known for their piercing amber eyes, unique gray and peach coloring, and distinctive call. Although these birds have a conservation status of Least Concern, there is limited …
The goshawk is one of the most beautiful birds of prey in the world and there are many different species found in a variety of different climates and habitats. The Grey Goshawk however is native to Australia and Tasmania, and isn’t found anywhere else in the world, making this morph of the goshawk one of …
With its triumphantly puffed-out chest and finely barred under-wings, the Japanese Sparrowhawk in flight is a sight to behold. As part of the Accipitridae family, it’s categorized alongside other birds of prey such as buzzards and eagles, but there are many things that make the Japanese Sparrowhawk a truly unique animal. Let’s take a closer …
Asia is a hub of rich wildlife, including tigers, elephants, pandas and rhinoceros. However, one thing that you might not have considered is the birdlife that they have there. There are plenty of beautiful and daring-looking birds, one of the rarest being the crested goshawk. This animal can be found in a wide range, across …
If you live in or have ever visited Cuba, the chances are good that you may have spotted a Cuban Black Hawk at some point. The Cuban Black Hawk is, as its common name makes clear, endemic to Cuba and some of the islands surrounding it. Despite being largely known by its native country, however, …
Appearance The Red Goshawk is a large Hawk that is usually a reddish-brown color in appearance, hence the bird’s name! It has very long, broad wings that extend past the body and feature winged tips that resemble fingers, while the legs of the Red Goshawk typically tend to be strong, short, and yellow. As for …
The black goshawk, also known as the black sparrowhawk or Accipiter melanoleucus, is the largest African species of its genus. Found predominantly in forests and woodland areas in sub-Saharan Africa, the black goshawk stands out for its unique black plumage. While the black goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern, little is known about …
If you’ve ever wandered through the forests of India or China, then you might have noticed this very small raptor nesting in the trees. The Black Baza is a bird that is abundant in numbers, roosting in clusters in the trees. These birds also forage with other species of bird, which is quite a rare …
