Reference photo — Norbert Kenntner, Berlin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Eurasian Goshawk
Astur gentilis
Challenging
Least concern
Not photographed yet
Distribution
Range
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Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)
Quick facts
- Group
- Birds
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Size
- 98–127 cm (wingspan)
- Weight
- 630–1500 g
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 7–11 yrs
- Habitat
- Forests, Woodland edges, Urban parks
About
The Eurasian goshawk is a species of medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, a family which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. It was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It is a widespread species that inhabits many of the temperate parts of Eurasia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.