About the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk
The Eastern Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) 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 eacgos1 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 | Melierax poliopterus |
| Species Codes | eacgos1, EACG, ECGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk belong to?
The Eastern Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk?
The Eastern Chanting-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 Eastern Chanting-Goshawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Chanting-Goshawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eacgos1, or on iNaturalist.