1,861 observationsLeast Concern
Black Goshawk
Astur melanoleucus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Astur
About
The black sparrowhawk (Astur melanoleucus), sometimes known as the black goshawk or great sparrowhawk, is a bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It occurs mainly in forest and non-desert areas south of the Sahara, particularly where there are large trees suitable for nesting; favored habitat includes suburban and human-altered landscapes. It preys predominantly on birds of moderate size, such as pigeons and doves, in suburban areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Goshawk is Astur melanoleucus.
- The Black Goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Black Goshawk belongs to the genus Astur.