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Gabar Goshawk
Micronisus gabar (Daudin, 1800)
170 gWeight
The gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: July–August and November · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
Where and when it's recorded
Gabar Goshawk has been recorded at 381 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 32 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nairobi NPKenya488 records
- Tarangire NPTanzania232 records
- Samburu NRKenya196 records
More places
- Zaagkuildrift RdSouth Africa182 records
- Buffalo Springs NRKenya162 records
- Lake Nakuru NPKenya159 records
- Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia123 records
- Serengeti NPTanzania111 records
- Madikwe GRSouth Africa102 records
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area – NdutuTanzania99 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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Questions
How big is the Gabar Goshawk?
The Gabar Goshawk weighs around 170 g.
Where does the Gabar Goshawk live?
Its breeding range: Africa: widespread. It is most often recorded in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
When is the best time to see the Gabar Goshawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Gabar Goshawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Gabar Goshawk as Least Concern.
What does the Gabar Goshawk eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Gabar Goshawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 170 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 187 mm
- Tail
- 148 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 47 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Micronisus
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