Eurasian Goshawk

Overview

Eurasian Goshawk (Astur gentilis) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A powerful forest hawk with barred underparts and a white eyebrow stripe; an agile hunter that dashes through trees after birds and mammals; used in falconry since ancient times.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Astur; binomial: Astur gentilis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 50-64cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Accipiter gentilis from Northern Goshawk to Eurasian Goshawk with the split of American Goshawk A. atricapillus.