Northern Goshawk
Astur gentilis
An adult Northern Goshawk is a powerful forest raptor of boreal and temperate woodlands, often nesting in large trees and hunting along woodland edges or openings. It feeds mainly on birds and mammals, using sudden acceleration, sharp talons, and agile flight through trees to catch prey. Adults are fiercely defensive near the nest and may dive at intruders with loud alarm calls. Females are noticeably larger than males, a common pattern among many birds of prey.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Northern Goshawk