The pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

This hawk breeds in southern Africa and is a resident species of dry, open semi-desert with 75 cm or less annual rainfall.

[3] The pale chanting goshawk hunts predominantly from elevated perches such as trees and telephone poles but also walks on the ground in pursuit of prey.

[3] It is an opportunistic raptor and eats a wide variety of prey including small mammals up to the size of Cape hares, lizards, birds, large insects and carrion.

[9] This association increases the hunting opportunities and prey capture success of the pale chanting goshawk while the honey badger does not suffer any loss of foraging efficiency.

[12] Subordinate co-breeding males may have reproductive fitness benefits by assisting the alpha female with nest defense and prey provision.

[13] Non-breeding individuals from previous broods may remain in their natal territory and form part of the breeding group.