The northern goshawk has been split into two species based on significant morphological and genetic differences: Eurasian goshawk, Astur gentilis; American goshawk, Astur atricapillus

A powerful predator of northern and mountain woods. Goshawks hunt inside the forest or along its edge; they take their prey by putting on short bursts of amazingly fast flight, often twisting …

The Northern Goshawk is a large hawk of about 55-61 cm in length, the largest of all the accipiters. Females are larger than males. Some characteristic features of this hawk are its …

The American Goshawk is the bigger, fiercer, wilder relative of the Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s Hawks that prowl suburbs and backyards. It’s an accipiter—a type of hawk with short, broad …

The Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) has a holarctic distribution. Within North America, it breeds in the forested portions of Alaska and Canada and in the upper midwest, western, and …

Northern goshawk Scientific Name. Accipiter gentilis. Identifying Characteristics. The largest of the accipiters, females can weigh up to 1,000 grams. Adult goshawks are told by their slate …

The Northern goshawk is a medium-large diurnal bird of prey that is often considered a "true hawk". It has relatively short, broad wings and a long tail, common to raptors that require …

Mar 20, 2025 · A majestic accipiter, the American goshawk (previously called the northern goshawk) rules from the forest trees. Learn how to spot one.

Mar 9, 2023 · The Northern Goshawk is a medium-large bird of prey found throughout many deciduous and coniferous forests of the Northern Hemisphere, with a significant presence in …

The Northern Goshawk is North America's largest Accipiter (about the same size as a Red-tailed Hawk). Goshawks breed in North America from the forested areas of the Northern U.S. and …