Black-mantled Goshawk
NameBlack-mantled Goshawk
Common NameBlack-mantled Goshawk
Scientific NameAccipiter melanochlamys
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)72.5
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)340
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, nape, and upperparts (mantle), which contrast sharply with the rich rufous underparts, thighs, and underwing coverts. The tail is blackish. It has bright yellow legs and cere, and distinctive orange-red eyes. Juveniles are duller, with brownish-black upperparts and paler rufous underparts, sometimes with faint barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a rapid series of high-pitched, sharp 'ki-ki-ki' or 'kek-kek-kek' calls, often given in flight or when agitated.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, found in the mountain ranges across both Indonesian Papua and Papua New Guinea, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head and upperparts, Rich rufous underparts, Yellow legs and cere, Orange-red eyes, Forest-dwelling raptor in New Guinea mountains
Description
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor endemic to the montane forests of New Guinea. It is characterized by its striking plumage of glossy black upperparts and rich rufous underparts. This bird of prey primarily hunts small birds and mammals within its dense forest habitat.
