Spot-tailed Goshawk
NameSpot-tailed Goshawk
Common NameSpot-tailed Goshawk
Scientific NameAccipiter trinotatus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsAdults have rufous underparts, head, and neck, contrasting with greyish-brown upperparts. The most striking feature is the black tail with three prominent white spots on the outer tail feathers. It has yellow eyes and cere.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid 'ki-ki-ki' or 'kew-kew-kew' calls, often given in alarm or during display.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and its satellite islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresrufous head and underparts, greyish-brown upperparts, black tail with three distinct white spots, yellow eyes and cere
Description
The Spot-tailed Goshawk is a small to medium-sized raptor endemic to Sulawesi. It is characterized by its rufous plumage and distinctive spotted tail, typically found hunting small prey in forest environments.
