Eastern Chanting Goshawk

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a moderate but stable population

Population Trends:

The species shows a stable trend, supported by its adaptation to arid and semi-arid environments.

Population Size:

Exact numbers are not well documented.

Family:

Accipitridae

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

It is mainly found in dry savannas, open grasslands, and bushland, particularly in the northeastern regions such as Kidepo Valley, where it perches on trees or termite mounds scanning for prey.

Migration Pattern:

The Eastern Chanting Goshawk is non-migratory, maintaining territories year-round, with only short local movements

Migration Distance:

Usually within tens of kilometers, depending on food availability.

About this Bird:

The Voice of the Open Plains!

The Eastern Chanting Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) is a striking raptor of open country, known for its upright posture and distinctive, echoing calls that carry across the savanna. A member of the Accipitridae family, it is both a hunter and a voice of the dry landscapes.

A Voice of the Dry Lands

Calm, watchful, and vocal, the Eastern Chanting Goshawk is a symbol of the open plains its call a reminder of the wild, untamed spirit of Uganda’s drier regions.

Eastern Chanting Goshawk

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About this Bird:

The Voice of the Open Plains!

A Voice of the Dry Lands

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