Black Goshawk
Similar to hawk-eagles, but much
longer-tailed and faster in flight.
...common in sub-Saharan Africa.
longer-tailed and faster in flight.
...common in sub-Saharan Africa.
Astur melanoleucus
(L 18-23" WS 39"
Wt m-1.0-1.4 lb, f-1.7-2.3 lb)
Kakamega National Reserve
27Oct2014
Digiscope photos...with
assistance from Steve,
our guide.
assistance from Steve,
our guide.
The sparrow-hawk loves the
rainwater, falling in torrents;
the king loves to see his wealth
on display.
rainwater, falling in torrents;
the king loves to see his wealth
on display.
(Sri Guru Granth Sahib)
Astur in Latin means hawk;
melanoleucus is Greek for
black white.
melanoleucus is Greek for
black white.
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Spencer
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