Gabar Goshawk (Micronisus gabar)

Gabar Goshawk, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gabar Goshawk being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Accipiter ovampensis
Melierax metabates
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
Melierax poliopterus
Melierax canorus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Micronisus
Species: Micronisus gabar

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