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Pale Chanting-Goshawk

Pale Chanting-Goshawk

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The Pale Chanting Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor found in southern Africa, characterized by its pale grey plumage and distinctive musical calls. It is a terrestrial hunter, specializing in reptiles and insects in arid environments.
Where to spot
Arid and semi-arid savannas and karoo scrub in southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana).
How to spot
Look for its very pale grey plumage (almost white on the belly and rump), black wingtips, and reddish legs and cere. Listen for its distinctive, flute-like calls, which are very characteristic and easy to recognize.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often seen perched on poles, fences, or trees in open country, making it relatively easy to spot.
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File:Pale Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax canorus) taking off ... (51653913526).jpg
File:Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) (33050955075).jpg
File:Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) (50107610801).jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax canorus) taking off ... (51653913526).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) (33050955075).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) (50107610801).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus argentior).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often follows large mammals or fires to catch prey disturbed by them, demonstrating an opportunistic hunting strategy.
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