Pied Goshawk
Pied Goshawk
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The Pied Goshawk is a distinctive medium-sized raptor known for its striking black and white plumage, especially the broad white collar. It is a powerful hunter of forested areas.
Where to spot
Found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. It inhabits tropical moist lowland forests, often near forest edges or clearings.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive black and white pattern, especially the white collar, when it's perched or in flight. Listen for its loud, ringing calls that carry through the forest.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen perched on prominent branches within the forest or soaring briefly above the canopy. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. It inhabits tropical moist lowland forests, often near forest edges or clearings.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive black and white pattern, especially the white collar, when it's perched or in flight. Listen for its loud, ringing calls that carry through the forest.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, often seen perched on prominent branches within the forest or soaring briefly above the canopy. Observable year-round.
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The bold white collar of the Pied Goshawk is a unique feature among Accipiter species, making it relatively easy to identify compared to its more uniformly colored relatives.
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