Melierax Canorus Collection

Picture No. 11993194
Goshawk - Female - Captive - UK Date:

Goshawk, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

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

Picture No. 11993195
Goshawk - Female - Captive - UK Date:

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

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

Pale Chanting Goshawk and Kori Bustard C018 / 9324
A Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) and a Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) wait for an opportunity to snatch prey which may escape the clutches of a Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis)

Kori Bustard with Pale Chanting Goshawks C018 / 9282
Southern Pale Chanting Goshawks (Melierax canorus) and a Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) wait for an opportunity to snatch prey which may escape the clutches of a Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis)

Immature Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) bathing after rain, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

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

Palechanting goshawk (Melierax canorus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, 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 Melierax canorus, also known as the Pale Chanting-Goshawk, is a majestic bird of prey found in Africa. With its striking appearance and powerful hunting skills, it captivates all who encounter it. In an engraving from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique by Francois Le Vaillant, we get a glimpse of this magnificent creature. The intricate details captured by Reinhold Lebrecht showcase the beauty and grace of the Pale Chanting-Goshawk. One picture takes us to the Mountain Zebra National Park in South Africa, where a Southern pale chanting goshawk perches on a branch. Its keen eyes scan the surroundings for any sign of prey. This bird's ability to blend into its environment makes it an expert hunter. Another image shows the Southern pale chanting goshawk in action, hunting with precision and agility at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. It swoops down upon its unsuspecting target with lightning speed, showcasing its remarkable hunting prowess. A captivating moment is frozen in time as we witness this incredible raptor clutching a skink tightly in its talons. Its sharp beak and strong grip ensure that no meal goes to waste. The Pale Chanting-Goshawk truly embodies nature's perfect predator. Encompassed within Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park lies the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park – home to these awe-inspiring birds. Here they thrive amidst vast landscapes and diverse wildlife, adding their unique presence to Africa's rich biodiversity. From soaring through clear blue skies to gracefully perching on tree branches or rocky outcrops, these birds command attention wherever they go. Their distinctive call resonates across African plains – a melodic chant that echoes through time. In one final image capturing nature's harmony, we see a Pale Chanting Goshawk alongside a Kori Bustard.