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The eastern chanting goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae endemic to eastern Africa. This species averages 49 to 55 cm (19 to 22 in) long, with a wingspan of 96 to 110 cm (38 to 43 in) and a tail length of 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 in). Males average 85 percent the size of females. This eastern chanting goshawk was photographed in Awash National Park, Ethiopia

In organizing his circus, Guy Laliberté abandoned the canonical foundations of the craft, namely the classical, circular arena and the animals. The role of the animals in Circus du Soleil performances is played by humans.

The word "circus" comes from the Latin circus, "circle. This is the name of the benches in the Roman amphitheater that surrounded the arena on all sides. Some people associate the origin of the word with the name of Circe, the Homeric sorceress who turned Odysseus' companions into pigs.

World Circus Day😀