Fiji Goshawk

Tachyspiza rufitorques (Peale, 1849)

Fiji Goshawk, Tachyspiza rufitorques, is a bird of prey that breeds in Fiji, apart from the smaller islands, across the south-western Pacific. It belongs to the Accipitridae family and was described by Peale in 1849. It is found on the larger Fijian islands, including Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu, Gau and Ovalau. Its plumage is distinctive within its range, with grey upperparts and head, and dull pink underparts and collar. Juveniles are brown overall with a heavily streaked breast.

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Breeding range

Pacific Ocean: Fiji (except small islands; sw Polynesia)