long banded tail; short rounded, barred wings (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


African Goshawk
Accipiter tachiro

Native Range: Africa

Notes: a medium-sized accipiter of forests and dense woods, albeit sometimes seen soaring and foraging in open areas as well; native to eastern and southern Africa.

rufous breast, armpits, and forewing area (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
yellow legs contrast with white undertail coverts (South Africa; 2007-06-30)