About the Grey-bellied Hawk
The grey-bellied hawk or grey-bellied goshawk is a fairly large and rare species of forest-dwelling South American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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This medium-sized hawk measures 38–51 cm in body length, with females being considerably larger (by about 40%) than males. Other body measurements in the male have been recorded as 232–270mm flat wing length, 165–187mm tail length, 18–21mm bill length from culmen to cere and tarsus length of 50–55mm;. Corresponding measurements in the female are 263–283mm flat wing length, 181–207mm tail length, 20–22mm bill length from culmen to cere and 53–60mm tarsus length. The hawk's basic plumage is coloured black or dark grey above and contrasting white or grey on the throat and body underside below.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Costa Rica, Argentina.
When to see it
Peak activity in September · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Madagascar SparrowhawkAccipiter madagascariensisThe Madagascar sparrowhawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Rufous-breasted SparrowhawkAccipiter rufiventrisA small raptor, with a height of about 30 cm and wingspan of 72 cm, the rufous-breasted sparrowhawk is named for its distinctive rufous-coloured underparts, which can be seen both perching and in flight.
Ovambo SparrowhawkAccipiter ovampensisThe Ovambo sparrowhawk is a small sparrowhawk with the typical broad winged, long-tailed shape of a member of the genus Accipiter.
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