Doria's Goshawk
A species of Megatriorchis Scientific name : Megatriorchis doriae Genus : Megatriorchis
Doria's Goshawk, A species of Megatriorchis
Botanical name: Megatriorchis doriae
Genus: Megatriorchis
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Description General Info
Description
At up to 69 cm long, it is among the biggest hawks in the broad sense. It is greyish-brown with a black-barred crown and upperparts, whitish underparts, a black streak behind the eye, dark brown irises, a blackish bill and greenish-yellow legs. The sexes are similar. The female is slightly larger than the male. 
Size
69 cm
General Info
Distribution Area
Doria's goshawk is endemic to lowland rainforests of New Guinea and Batanta Island. Its diet consists mainly of birds, including the lesser bird of paradise, and other small animals.
Species Status
Due to ongoing habitat loss, Doria's goshawk is evaluated as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES.
Scientific Classification
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