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The Dark Chanting Goshawk is a medium-sized raptor found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, recognized by its slate-gray plumage, long tail, and orange-red legs and cere. These hawks are generalist hunters, feeding on a wide range of prey including insects, rodents, and small birds, and are known for their melodic "chanting" call. They prefer wooded savanna and other woodland habitats but are adaptable to human-modified landscapes, though they face threats from habitat loss in some areas.
Plumage: Adults are slate-gray with finer gray and white barring on the belly and underparts. The rump is gray and barred, which helps distinguish it from other chanting-goshawks.
Appearance: The species has a tall, long-tailed shape, with long legs and an upright stance.
Legs and Cere: The legs and cere (the waxy, colored part of the beak) are a distinct orange-red.
Flight: In flight, the wing tips and flight feathers are dark, and the tail has broad black and white bars.
