Doria's hawk or Doria's goshawk bouncing is a raptor in the family Accipitridae that lives in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is the only species placed in the genus Megatriorchis. Within the family, it is relatively large in size, up to 69 cm long, with the female being larger in size than the male.
Region
New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
Typical Environment
Occupies extensive tracts of primary and mature secondary lowland and hill rainforest, including riverine and foothill forests. It favors dense interior forest and tall canopy, often near ridges or along large streams where hunting lanes open beneath the canopy. The species generally avoids open country and heavily disturbed areas, though it may use edges near intact forest. Records are scattered across New Guinea, reflecting its elusive behavior rather than true rarity.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
Doria's hawk (Doria's goshawk) is the sole member of the genus Megatriorchis and is a secretive forest raptor of New Guinea. It is relatively large for a forest hawk, with females larger than males. The species is rarely seen, hunting quietly beneath the rainforest canopy. It was named for the Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria.
Temperament
solitary and secretive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with agile dashes under the canopy; occasional soaring above the forest
Social Behavior
Typically encountered alone or in pairs during the breeding season. Likely monogamous, nesting high in tall emergent trees; clutch presumed small (often 1–2) like other large goshawks. Breeding behavior is poorly documented due to the species’ elusive nature.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are infrequent and include clear, high-pitched whistles and sharp kek notes given singly or in short series. Calls may carry through the forest at dawn and dusk but are seldom heard at mid-day.
