Its capable of maneauvers that even our ultimate fighter machines can't match. Its no wonder the military is looking to this bird for design tips. The huge claw on the second toe is unique to goshawks. These lethal weapons pack a punch at speed, and not even the dense jungle canopy can slow this humter down. It can fly at 38 miles per hour and reach 133 miles per hour in a dive attack. It's all about the shape of the wings. Short rounded wings are adapted for flying in this dense environment. The odd shape reduces drag in extreme ariel maneuvers, so acceleration isn't compromised. In addition, the long tail acts as a rudder. Unlike other birds, it doesn't need to slow down to turn. But of course, regardless of the wing design, to maintain speed and avoid collision, they need exceptional sensors to achieve this. Hawks' eyesight is the best in the animal world. Their eyes have up to 600,000,000 photo-receptors per square inch and a second set of eye muscles not found in any other animal. A bony ridge above the eye protects the eye from injury while hunting and gives it it's menacing appearance. The African Goshawk is a master of its environment, maximizing its speed to kill.