Pied Goshawk
NamePied Goshawk
Common NamePied Goshawk
Scientific NameAccipiter albogularis
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsAdults have glossy black upperparts, head, and throat, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts. The eyes are bright yellow, and the cere and legs are also yellow. Some subspecies may exhibit rufous barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'kek-kek-kek' or 'ki-ki-ki' calls, often given in alarm or during display.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago in the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage, Bright yellow eyes, Yellow cere and legs, Agile flight in dense forest, Medium-sized raptor
Description
The Pied Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor characterized by its striking black and white plumage. It is an agile hunter, typically found maneuvering through the dense canopy of tropical forests.
