Brown Goshawk

Brown Goshawk

Accipiter fasciatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
54.0 cm
Weight
415.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
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The Brown Goshawk, <em>Accipiter fasciatus</em>, is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), found across forested habitats within its range. As an accipiter, it is likely an agile aerial predator adapted to hunting within dense woodland. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. The species is assessed as Least Concern. Nesting records indicate a platform-style nest (type PL), with incubation lasting approximately 29 to 33 days and fledging occurring between 28 and 37 days after hatching. Clutch sizes typically range from 2 to 4 eggs. Further details on diet, vocalizations, and geographic distribution are not available in the current records.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 54.0 cm 21.3 in
Weight 415.0 g 14.64 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 29-33 days. Fledging: 28-37 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Accipiter
Species Accipiter fasciatus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic باز بني
Chinese 褐鹰
French Autour australien
German Bänderhabicht
Indonesian elang-alap coklat
Japanese アカハラオオタカ
Korean 갈색참매
Portuguese açor-marrom-listrado
Russian Австралийский бурый ястреб
Spanish azor australiano
Turkish Kahverengi çakır kuşu
Vietnamese Ó nâu

Distribution

Brown Goshawk has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Brown Goshawk endangered?
The Brown Goshawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Goshawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 29-33 days. Fledging: 28-37 days.
How big is the Brown Goshawk?
The Brown Goshawk has a wingspan of 54.0 cm, weight of 415.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Goshawk belong to?
The Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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