About the African Goshawk
The African Goshawk (Aerospiza tachiro) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afrgos1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aerospiza tachiro |
| Species Codes | afrgos1, ACGO, AFGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Goshawk belong to?
The African Goshawk (Aerospiza tachiro) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Goshawk?
The African Goshawk is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of African Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrgos1, or on iNaturalist.