Hawks

If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through bird books trying to find the most amazing birds of prey, then you can’t go far wrong with this next candidate: the Collared Sparrowhawk. Native to Australia and the surrounding New Guinea islands, this bird is an expert in hunting small birds. Not only does this beast have […]

Appearance Closely related to harriers (hence the name), the African Harrier-Hawk is a bird that typically tends to grow to a relatively large length of 60-66cm, which is the equivalent to around 23.5 to 26inches. As for the wingspan, the average span usually reaches 160cm (or 5 ft 3 inches) although this can vary slightly

The White-Tailed Hawk, also known in scientific circles as Geranoaetus albicaudatus, is a grassland, prairie, and desert-dwelling hawk species native to several areas within the United States and South America.  But there’s so much more to the white-tailed hawk than this basic bio! In fact, there’s so much to learn about Geranoaetus albicaudatus that we’ve

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