Dark Chanting Goshawk

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Dark Chanting Goshawk Sightings in Kruger National Park

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When to see Dark Chanting Goshawk in Kruger National Park

Dark Chanting Goshawk are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).

This is Dark Chanting Goshawk's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.

Where to look for Dark Chanting Goshawk in Kruger National Park: best roads

Drive

S59, S21 N'watimhiri Road and S110 Matjulu Loop run through mixed bushveld: good country for Dark Chanting Goshawk.

  1. S5930.9 km · mixed bushveld
  2. S21 N'watimhiri Road27.3 km · mixed bushveld
  3. S110 Matjulu Loop24.4 km · mixed bushveld

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About the Dark Chanting Goshawk

The dark chanting goshawk is a medium-sized African raptor of open woodland, savanna and grassland. It has predominantly dark grey plumage, long legs and a relatively long tail, and is often seen perched conspicuously on trees, poles or other elevated positions. It hunts mainly from perches, taking small mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, and may also consume carrion. It is known for its distinctive vocalisations and is generally encountered singly or in pairs.

How to identify the Dark Chanting Goshawk

Medium-sized raptor with a dark grey to blackish head and upperparts, barred pale underparts and a long, broad tail. The wings are rounded and the legs are long and yellow.

Other species to look for in Kruger National Park

Other parks where you can see Dark Chanting Goshawk

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