Gabar Goshawk
Micronisus gabar
The Gabar Goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a uncommon kites, old world vultures, eagles, and hawk found in 37 countries, weighing about 170 g. The gabar goshawk is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
About the Gabar Goshawk
The gabar goshawk is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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How to identify it
The gabar goshawk is polymorphic and occurs in two distinct forms which fluctuate in relative abundance across the geographic range of the species. The more frequent, paler form has mostly grey upperparts with a conspicuous, white rump and white and grey barring on the chest, thighs and underwings, and a dark grey, barred tail. In contrast, the less frequent form, which accounts on average for approximately 25 percent of the overall population, is almost completely black. In both forms of adult the eyes are dark, and the legs are long and the cere is red.
What the Gabar Goshawk sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Yemen.
When to see it
The Gabar Goshawk can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Gabar Goshawk?
- The gabar goshawk is polymorphic and occurs in two distinct forms which fluctuate in relative abundance across the geographic range of the species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Gabar Goshawk?
- The Gabar Goshawk is a medium sized bird weighing about 170 g.
- Where can you see a Gabar Goshawk?
- The Gabar Goshawk occurs in 37 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania.
- What does a Gabar Goshawk sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Gabar Goshawk on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Gabar Goshawk?
- The Gabar Goshawk is most easily confused with the Double-toothed Kite, the Little Eagle and the Martial Eagle.
- Is the Gabar Goshawk endangered?
- The Gabar Goshawk is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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