Pale Chanting Goshawk Collection

Goshawk, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

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Pale-chanting Goshawk - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Pale Chanting-Goshawk -Melierax canorus argentior-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

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Pale chanting goshawk. Juvenile pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) perched in a tree. This species of hawk breeds in southern Africa

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Pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) perched in a tree. This species of hawk breeds in southern Africa. Photographed in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) in flight. This carnivorous bird-of-prey inhabits the savannah and bushlands of southern and eastern Africa

Pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus), Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Immature pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) with a snake, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Juvenile pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Pale Chanting Goshawk taking flight. Okonjima, Namibia
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The Pale Chanting-Goshawk, also known as Melierax canorus, is a magnificent bird of prey that can be found in various locations across Africa. With its striking appearance and captivating behavior, this species has captured the attention of many nature enthusiasts. One notable depiction of the Pale Chanting-Goshawk comes from an engraving in Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique by Francois Le Vaillant. Created in the 18th-19th century, this artwork showcases the beauty and elegance of these birds. In Namibia's Etosha National Park, a stunning photograph captures a Pale Chanting-Goshawk perched on a branch. Its silver-grey plumage shines under the African sun, making it truly mesmerizing to behold. Another sighting takes place in South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Here, within the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park boundaries lies an ideal habitat for these majestic creatures. The Southern pale chanting goshawks soar through the sky with grace and agility. Moving further south into Mountain Zebra National Park in South Africa, we witness yet another encounter with these remarkable raptors. Their presence adds to the park's diverse wildlife population and offers visitors a chance to observe their unique behaviors up close. Whether seen soaring above Addo Elephant National Park or clutching onto its prey—a snake—in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, each sighting of this avian predator leaves observers awe-inspired by its hunting prowess and adaptability. With its distinctive call echoing through African landscapes and its impressive wingspan spanning over three feet wide when fully grown, it's no wonder why this species is called "chanting. " These birds possess both power and beauty that captivate all who have encountered them firsthand. The Pale Chanting-Goshawk serves as a reminder of nature's wonders and our responsibility to protect such incredible creatures.