Eurasian goshawk | |
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Adult | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Accipitriformes |
Family: | Accipitridae |
Genus: | Astur |
Species: | A. gentilis
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Binomial name | |
Astur gentilis | |
Subspecies | |
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Range of A. gentilis Resident Non-breeding
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Synonyms | |
Falco gentilis Linnaeus, 1758 |
The Eurasian goshawk (/ˈɡɒsˌhɔːk/; Astur gentilis) 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 the Eurasia.[3] Except in a small portion of southern Asia, it is the only species of "goshawk" in its range and it is thus often referred to, both officially and unofficially, as simply the "goshawk". It is mainly resident, but birds from colder regions migrate south for the winter.[3] As of 2023, the goshawks found primarily in North America are no longer considered Astur gentilis, but are now designated as the American goshawk (Astur atricapillus).[4][5]
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