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Melierax canorus The pale chanting goshawk is a bird of prey, this species is approximately 55 cm in length with a wingspan of 110 cm.<br />
I love those birds, and the fact that there is just this red colour spot on the anterior part of the head. Accipitridae,Accipitriformes,Bird,Goshawk,Melierax canorus,Pale chanting goshawk Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Melierax canorus

The pale chanting goshawk is a bird of prey, this species is approximately 55 cm in length with a wingspan of 110 cm.
I love those birds, and the fact that there is just this red colour spot on the anterior part of the head.

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  1. Amazing image! Posted 2 years ago

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The pale chanting goshawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This hawk breeds in southern Africa. It is a resident species of dry, open semi-desert with 75 cm or less annual rainfall. It is commonly seen perched on roadside telephone poles.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
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Uploaded Jan 14, 2023. Captured Jun 2, 2014 16:03.
  • NIKON D800E
  • f/8.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 600mm