Where to see
Where to see the Henst's Goshawk in South Africa
Henst's goshawk (Astur henstii) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Astur henstii · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Henst's Goshawk
Best 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
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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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Henst's Goshawk
Every stay on the Henst's Goshawk page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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