About the Doria's Hawk
Doria's hawk or Doria's goshawk is a raptor in the family Accipitridae that lives in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is the only species placed in the genus Megatriorchis. Within the family, it is relatively large in size, up to 69 cm long, with the female being larger in size than the male.
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It is greyish-brown with a black-barred crown and upperparts, whitish underparts, a black streak behind the eye, dark brown irises, a blackish bill and greenish-yellow legs. The sexes are similar. The female is slightly larger than the male. The juvenile is a little bit lighter in color that resembles a reddish brown shade. Doria's hawk is a grayish-brown bird with a streaking pattern on its chest. The bird has the characteristics of a large, skinny hawk with a hefty bill, tiny head, strong legs, a modest crest, and wings that have a smooth, curved surface. It is not considered a typical hawk.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Socotra BuzzardButeo socotraensisThe Socotra buzzard measures 45 cm in length.
Great Nicobar Serpent EagleSpilornis klossiThe Great Nicobar serpent eagle, also known as the South Nicobar serpent eagle, is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Black Honey BuzzardHenicopernis infuscatusThe black honey buzzard is a dark grey-brown colour with pale silvery bars on the wings and tail.
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