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Henst's Goshawk
Astur henstiiVulnerable
Henst's goshawk (Astur henstii) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Henst's Goshawk isn't recorded around South Africa
These are the parks where hosts on Spekboom record it.
Species insights
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Coastal Retreat
Benguela Cove, Hermanus
From R 26,450a night
Birder friendly
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
From R 5,400a night
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Birder friendly
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
From R 5,636a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
From R 22,680a night
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
Price on request
Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
Gardens, Cape Town
From R 2,800a night
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
From R 9,900a night
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Price on request
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Birder friendly
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
From R 31,500a night
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
From R 4,355a night
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
From R 1,100a night
La Clé Lodge & Villas
Franschhoek
Price on request
Bitou River Lodge
Wittedrift, Plettenberg Bay
From R 2,250a night
Plumbago Cottage - Stanford Country Cottages
Stanford
From R 2,850a night
Coot Club
Stanford
Price on request
Birder friendly
Lauradale
Stellenbosch
From R 1,465a night
Moonshine on Whiskey Creek
The Crags, Plettenberg Bay
From R 1,950a night
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
The Drakensberg
Next stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
See places that give backBest hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Astur henstii
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Henst's Goshawk on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the conservation status of the Henst's Goshawk?
The Henst's Goshawk (Astur henstii) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Henst's Goshawk?
Henst's goshawk (Astur henstii) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a large, diurnal bird endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is an obligate forest species that occurs at very low densities on the island and is rarely seen. It can only occupy the primary and secondary forests found within the island.