The Sulawesi Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in Indonesia, distinguished by its plain grey head. It inhabits forests and preys on birds and small mammals.
Where to spot
Primary and secondary forests on Sulawesi and adjacent islands, from lowlands to montane regions.
How to spot
Look for its plain grey head, dark grey upperparts, and barred underparts. It's often secretive, so patience and careful scanning of the canopy are required. Listen for its calls, a series of rapid 'kew-kew-kew' notes.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often found within dense forest, making it a challenging species to spot.
Where to spot
Primary and secondary forests on Sulawesi and adjacent islands, from lowlands to montane regions.
How to spot
Look for its plain grey head, dark grey upperparts, and barred underparts. It's often secretive, so patience and careful scanning of the canopy are required. Listen for its calls, a series of rapid 'kew-kew-kew' notes.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight. Often found within dense forest, making it a challenging species to spot.
This goshawk is a top predator in its island's forest ecosystems, preying on a variety of local fauna, highlighting the unique biodiversity of Sulawesi.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.